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Severinus

American  
[sev-uh-rahy-nuhs] / ˌsɛv əˈraɪ nəs /

noun

  1. died a.d. 640, pope 640.


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They departed waving their hats, nodding, and singing; and Cornelia was still looking after them with a smile, when Severinus approached with a pale, gloomy face.

From A Twofold Life by Wilhelmine von Hillern

"Severinus," she said, drawing a long breath, as she turned toward him, "let us go out into the open air before the storm breaks: the air is so oppressive here; perhaps it is cooler outside."

From A Twofold Life by Wilhelmine von Hillern

"My daughter," said Severinus, gently, "be steadfast as you were just now."

From A Twofold Life by Wilhelmine von Hillern

"Severinus," said he, "I assure you this whole scene is the result of the folly of an innocent, enthusiastic girl, and that you may safely trust me to escort her home."

From A Twofold Life by Wilhelmine von Hillern

She mutely motioned Severinus to be seated; she could not speak,--could not express her emotions in words.

From A Twofold Life by Wilhelmine von Hillern

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