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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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
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
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
Father Fray Juan Bautista de Montoya was the most notable man in laws and moral causes that has been in the islands, and was no less a very great theologue.
Mrs. Akemit was not only like St. Paul, "all things to all men," but she had gone a step beyond that excellent theologue.
From The Spenders A Tale of the Third Generation by Wilson, Harry Leon
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