First Known Use: circa 1550
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mystagogue
noun mys·ta·gogue \ˈmis-tə-ˌgäg\
Definition of MYSTAGOGUE
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: one who initiates another into a mystery cult
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Origin of MYSTAGOGUE
Latin mystagogus, from Greek mystagōgos, from mystēs initiate (perhaps akin to Greek myein to be closed) + agein to lead — more at agent
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