Pontian
Americannoun
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She then adds elements appropriate to the work: in the case of “Supernatural Wife,” the ritualism of Pontian dances seemed in keeping with the tone of the drama.
From New York Times • Nov. 27, 2011
The Roman bishop Pontian had previously condemned him after summoning a "senate;" see Jerome, ep.
From History of Dogma, Volume 2 (of 7) by Buchanan, Neil
His disciple relates, that Pontian, a neighboring bishop, was assured in a vision of his glorious immortality.
From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Butler, Alban
The morning following this conversation the beautiful Empress rose in great good-humour from her swelling cushions, which were filled with the delicate neck-feathers of the Pontian crane, and covered with pale yellow silk.
From A Struggle for Rome, v. 1 by Dahn, Felix
Finally, in the Pontian period, the lagoons became gradually less and less salt, and the deposits are characterized especially by the abundance of shells which live in brackish water, especially Congeria.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 8 "Hudson River" to "Hurstmonceaux" by Various
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