Faustus

[fou-stuh s, faw-]

noun

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Examples from the Web for faustus

Faustus is likely derived from Hephaestus—a Faustian struggle is between good and evil.
Your Week: What the Stars Hold
Starsky + Cox
September 4, 2011

Dr. Faustus was a German, and the best play about him is by a German poet.
The Nursery Rhyme Book
Unknown
Faustus, according to the traditions, had a pretty keen eye for a joke.
The Humbugs of the World
P. T. Barnum
Faustus made as though he had pity on the clown, and went away.
Mediaeval Tales
Various
Faustus beheld likewise the council-house and castle, with no small wonder.
Mediaeval Tales
Various
The Jew came, and Dr. Faustus demanded his pawn—there was his money ready for him.
Mediaeval Tales
Various