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
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 Huc, Évariste Régis
In 1839 the former of these, a French Lazarist priest, set out on a mission to China.
From History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom by White, Andrew Dickson
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
Studied in Dublin, and entered the Lazarist order.
From The Makers of Canada: Index and Dictionary of Canadian History by Various
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