religieuses
- plural of religieuse.
Example Sentences
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He accepted the offer of Sister Bourgeois on the spot, and the religieuses thanked him for even that concession, awaiting, as they said, a happier occasion for the foundation they so eagerly desired.
From Life of Venerable Sister Margaret Bourgeois by Anonymous
Understanding from these good religieuses, that M. de St. Vallier was staying at the College of Foreign Missions, I went there to ask his blessing, as I felt in duty bound.
From Life of Venerable Sister Margaret Bourgeois by Anonymous
Her diplomatic moderation did not quite please the religieuses of Port Royal, and chilled a little her pleasant relations with d'Andilly.
From The Women of the French Salons by Mason, Amelia Ruth Gere
With hands under their gray sleeves two white-bonneted religieuses turned into Bourbon Street and rang the Chapdelaines' street bell.
From The Flower of the Chapdelaines by Yohn, F. C. (Frederick Coffay)
They went two and two together, wherever the glory of God or the good of their neighbors required, always subject to the appointment of the religieuses.
From Life of Venerable Sister Margaret Bourgeois by Anonymous
