Pusey
[pyoo-zee]
- Edward Bou·ve·rie [boo-vuh-ree] /ˈbu və ri/, 1800–82, English clergyman.
- Nathan Marsh,1907–2001, U.S. educator: president of Harvard University 1953–71.
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Mr. Pusey sent for a constable, and informed me I must go to jail.
Dr. Pusey in explanation says that he wished the word to be "ultimately."
In every one of these respects Dr. Pusey is his exact contrary.
He was a close and intimate friend of Keble, of Pusey, and of Manning.
Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical SketchesJustin McCarthy
Dr. Pusey receives a menacing intimation of what his Commentary must not be.
Inspiration and InterpretationJohn Burgon
Pusey
- Edward Bouverie (ˈbuːvərɪ). 1800–82, British ecclesiastic; a leader with Keble and Newman of the Oxford Movement
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Word Origin and History for pusey
Pusey
family name, early 13c., from Le Puiset in France.
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