Arnauld

[ ahr-noh; French anr-noh ]

/ ɑrˈnoʊ; French ɛ̃rˈnoʊ /

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Antoine, 1612–94, French Jansenist theologian and philosopher.

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Question 1 of 7

The rainy weather could not ________ my elated spirits on my graduation day.

Immediately everyone recalled Arnauld's furious denunciation of the Jesuits, and a descent was made on the college.
The Jesuits, 1534-1921|Thomas J. Campbell
Arnauld, though so intimately connected with Racine for many years, had not read his compositions.
Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 (of 3)|Isaac D'Israeli
This was a peculiar family, even in its own time, and it was said that Pascal was quite a nonentity compared with Antoine Arnauld.
Memoirs of the Duchesse de Dino v.2/3, 1836-1840|Duchesse De Dino
Arnauld had the credit of making a personal peace between the foes.
Popular Tales|Charles Perrault

Arnauld writes, that the Bishop of Angers and himself waited upon the great man to pay their respects.
The Atlantic Monthly, Vol. 13, No. 78, April, 1864|Various