v. t.
That better were in virtues discipled. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
Sending missionaries to disciple all nations. E. D. Griffin. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ OE. disciple, deciple, OF. disciple, fr. L. discipulus, fr. discere to learn (akin to docere to teach; see Docile) + prob. a root meaning to turn or drive, as in L. pellere to drive (see Pulse). ] One who receives instruction from another; a scholar; a learner; especially, a follower who has learned to believe in the truth of the doctrine of his teacher; an adherent in doctrine;
The disciples,
The twelve disciples
Disciples of Christ.
n. The state of being a disciple or follower in doctrines and precepts. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A female disciple. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]