protonotary
Americannoun
plural
protonotariesOther Word Forms
- protonotaryship noun
Example Sentences
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Two children were born in England and four in N. S. He was protonotary of the County of Annapolis, and was a zealous Episcopalian.
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On the previous night he had sent a messenger to the Protonotary Savello, the papal governor of Cesena, with an account of what had happened and the offer of the town.
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The protonotary was received with all due honour.
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I was sent forward to inform Caterina of the last occurrences and of the protonotary's desire for an interview.
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She walked on with her stately indifference, and when the protonotary addressed her, repelled him with disdain.
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