Acephali \A*ceph"a*li\, n. pl. [LL., pl. of acephalus. See
{Acephal}.]
1. A fabulous people reported by ancient writers to have
heads.
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2. (Eccl. Hist.)
(a) A Christian sect without a leader.
(b) Bishops and certain clergymen not under regular
diocesan control.
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3. A class of levelers in the time of K. Henry I.
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