titulary
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of titulary
Example Sentences
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The function of the Grand Master of France had as titulary the Duke of Bourbon, Prince of Conde.
From The Duchess of Berry and the Court of Charles X by Imbert de Saint-Amand, Arthur Léon, baron
A benefice was then a sort of patrimony which the titulary, old or ill, often handed over to one of his relatives.
From The Modern Regime, Volume 2 by Durand, John
In the following passage, this word is used as a titulary compellation, like the word lordship.
From A Collection of College Words and Customs by Hall, Benjamin Homer
It remains to see whether they will leave to the nobility any thing but their titulary appellations.
From Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 2 by Randolph, Thomas Jefferson
It would be the same system under any other titulary name as it is now.
From The Writings Of Thomas Paine, Volume III. 1791-1804 by Paine, Thomas
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