Corne'lius. (of a horn). A Roman centurion, of the Italian cohort, stationed in Caesarea, Acts 10:1, etc., a man full of good works and alms-deeds. With his household, he was baptized by St. Peter, and thus, Cornelius became the firstfruits of the Gentile world to Christ.
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