theologue
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of theologue
1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin theologus < Greek theológos. See theo-, -logue ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Her pet brother, the one next older than herself, a promising young theologue, was coming home to spend Thanksgiving.
From Taken Alive by Roe, Edward Payson
Chapter 3.XXX.—How the theologue, Hippothadee, giveth counsel to Panurge in the matter and business of his nuptial enterprise.
From Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 3 by Motteux, Peter Anthony
The theologue and the congregation didn't get out till you said yes, I remember!
From The Bacillus of Beauty A Romance of To-day by Stark, Harriet
Courtland's preaching was not of the usual cut-and-dried order of the young theologue.
From The Witness by Lutz, Grace Livingston Hill
There is no comparison between us; Copleston is no theologue; I am.
From My New Curate by Sheehan, Patrick Augustine
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