ministrant
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noun
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of ministrant
1660–70; < Latin ministrant- (stem of ministrāns ), present participle of ministrāre to serve. See minister, -ant
Example Sentences
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“Here is to your health, ministrant spirit!” he said.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
That power ministrant, —— —— and with quick despatch Unfolds the Stygian doors, that jarring hoarse Slow on their adamantine hinges turn'd, And open'd to their ken the dread abyss, Unfathomably deep, mother of woes.
From Gustavus Vasa and other poems by Walker, William Sidney
We opened the little gate that led to a large stone crucifix in front of the chapel, and found the vestry-clerk and a boy ministrant waiting for us in the entry.
From Dr. Dumany's Wife by Jókai, Mór
She was unwearied in efforts to alleviate the sufferings and the weary hours of the countess, whose fervent gratitude re-acted to enhance to enthusiasm the interest of the fair ministrant.
From The Friendships of Women by Alger, William Rounseville
In 525the worship of ancestors, which satisfies the daily religious needs of the people, every householder and every civil official is a ministrant.
From Introduction to the History of Religions Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume IV by Jastrow, Morris
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