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21 Christianity and/or Biblical vocabulary words
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Jesuit
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Definition:1. One of a religious order founded by Ignatius Loyola, and approved in 1540, under the title of The Society of Jesus.2. Fig.: A crafty person; an intriguer.*Noah Webster. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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*The Jesuits have displayed in their enterprises a high degree of zeal, learning, and skill, but, by their enemies, have been generally reputed to use art and intrigue in promoting or accomplishing their purposes, whence the words Jesuit, Jesuitical, and the like, have acquired an opprobrious sense.
Noah Webster. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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"Nor do I," said Monsieur Homais quickly; "although he'll have to do like the rest for fear of passing for a Jesuit.
Gustave Flaubert. Madame Bovary
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"[...] If there are any Jesuit survivors of the superflu, they must be going absolutely bananas.”
That made Mark laugh his head off. I didn’t really get it, but kept my mouth shut.
Stephen King. The Stand (1990)
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