servile work

noun

1. RC Church work of a physical nature that is forbidden on Sundays and on certain holidays

Example Sentences

At all events he gladly undertook even servile work for love of Paul.

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Consequently, she was dispensed from all servile work in order that her arms might be kept delicate and her hands soft.

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On the first day of the feast there was to be a holy convocation, and no servile work was to be done.

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By unwritten law, no servile work was required of the Roman matron, unless she were so poor as not to own a slave.

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The first day shall be most solemn unto you, and holy: you shall do no servile work therein.

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