Lazarist
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Lazarist
First recorded in 1740–50; named after the College of St. Lazare, Paris, a former Vincentian center
Example Sentences
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A Lazarist,* Father T�pper ran a hospice at Tabgha, in which a handful of monks and nuns gave visitors simple food, simple comfort.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Lazarist priests gave our travellers a hearty welcome; and after a good night's rest, the caravan quitted Suan-hou-pu, a large town, remarkable for the number of Chinese Mussulmans who inhabit it.
From Celebrated Women Travellers of the Nineteenth Century by Adams, W. H. Davenport
Under the faithful direction of the Lazarist Fathers, who came to Havana in 1863, this edifice was carried to its present state of completion.
From Donahoe's Magazine, Volume XV, No. 3 Volume XV (Jan 1886-Jul 1886) by Various
The Provost of the merchants, Monsieur Flesselles, sent them to the Lazarist monks.
From The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution by Sue, Eug?ne
Permission was gained, and a mission of Lazarist brothers arrived.
From A Book of Golden Deeds by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
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