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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Their present chief, Mr. Etienne, then a procurer of the order, was lately the Lazarist agent in a distillery company.
From Priests, Women, and Families by Jules Michelet
A French Lazarist called Huc, arrived, about three years ago, amongst some Chinese families, who were established in the valley of Black Waters, about two hundred leagues journey from the Great Wall.
From Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6 Volume 2 by Évariste Régis Huc
The large congregation were wrapped up in devotion, and listened with great attention and delight to a sermon on faith which was powerfully delivered in Spanish by one of the Lazarist Fathers.
From Donahoe's Magazine, Volume XV, No. 3 Volume XV (Jan 1886-Jul 1886) by Various
Five Lazarist priests and two lay professors take charge of the house and classes.
From Donahoe's Magazine, Volume XV, No. 3 Volume XV (Jan 1886-Jul 1886) by Various
I am a priest of the Lazarist mission.
From Five Weeks in a Balloon by Jules Verne
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