n. The political morality taught by Confucius and his disciples, which forms the basis of the Chinese jurisprudence and education. It can hardly be called a religion, as it does not inculcate the worship of any god. S. W. Williams. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A follower of Confucius; a Confucian. S. W. Williams. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The rank or character of patricians. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Theol.) The doctrine that human souls are produced by the act of generation; -- opposed to creationism, and infusionism. [ 1913 Webster ]