Creed (krēd), n. [OE.
credo, crede, AS. creda, fr. L. credo
I believe, at the beginning of the Apostles' creed, fr.
credere to believe; akin to OIr. cretim I believe,
and Skr. çraddadhāmi; çrat
trust + dhā to put. See Do, v.
t., and cf. Credo, Grant.]
1. A definite summary of what is believed;
esp., a summary of the articles of Christian faith; a confession
of faith for public use; esp., one which is brief and
comprehensive.
In the Protestant system the creed is not
coördinate with, but always subordinate to, the Bible.
Schaff-Herzog Encyc.
2. 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.
Creed, v. t. To believe; to
credit. [Obs.]
That part which is so creeded by the
people.
Milton.