Alexandrinus
[ al-ig-zan-dree-nuh s, -drahy-, -zahn- ]
/ ˌæl ɪg zænˈdri nəs, -ˈdraɪ-, -zɑn- /
noun
the Greek uncial codex, dating from the early 5th century a.d., originally containing the complete text of the Greek Old and New Testaments.
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Origin of Alexandrinus
< Latin: literally, of Alexandria (Egypt); so called from its origin; see -ine1
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Example sentences from the Web for alexandrinus
As for Plotinus, he remarked among his disciples, “Now the body of Alexandrinus is collapsing like an empty purse.”
Letters on Literature|Andrew LangFor example, Alexandrinus Olympius, another mystic, tried magical arts against Plotinus.
Letters on Literature|Andrew LangIt appears probable that Cyril Lucar had brought it with Alexandrinus.