Alascani

Charles Buck Theological Dictionary

A sect of Anti-Lutherans in the sixteenth century, whose distinguished tenet, besides their denying baptism, is said to have been this, that the words, "This is my body, " in the institution of the Eucharist, are not to be understood of the bread, but of the whole action or celebration of the supper.

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

a name given to the followers of John a Lasco (q.v.), a celebrated Polish Reformer. He left no permanent sect, but was instrumental in promoting the Lutheran Reformation.