Definition of "cathari" [cathari]

• An appellation of different early and medieval religious sects; the Catharists. See Catharist.

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Waldenses, of whom a popish historiographer speaketh thus: (252) _Alius in libris cathari dicuntur, quibus respondent qui hodie in Anglia puriorum doctrinam __ præ se ferunt_."