What does "creed" mean?

Creed: Any summary of principles or opinions professed or adhered to. I love him not, nor fear him; there's my creed. Shak. Apostles' creed, Athanasian creed, Nicene creed. See under Apostle, Athanasian, Nicene.

Additional senses

  1. 2.To believe; to credit. [Obs.] That part which is so creeded by the people. Milton.

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