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| Expression | 1. A universal monarchy, supposed to be the subject of prophecy in Daniel ii.; the four preceding monarchies being Assyrian, Persian, Grecian, and Roman.[Websters]. | |
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| Fifth monarchy | A universal monarchy, supposed to be the subject of prophecy in Daniel ii.; the four preceding monarchies being Assyrian, Persian, Grecian, and Roman. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary. | ||
| Fifth monarchy men | (Hist.), a fanatical sect in England, of the time of the commonwealth, who maintained that there would be a fifth universal monarchy, during which Christ would reign on earth a thousand years. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary. | ||
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