Augustine
[ɔ:'gʌstin]
Definition
(noun.) (Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian church; after a dramatic conversion to Christianity he became bishop of Hippo Regius in North Africa; St. Augustine emphasized man's need for grace (354-430).
Editor: Sonya--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) Alt. of Augustinian
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Definition
n. one of an order of monks who derive their name and rule from St Augustine: (theol.) one who holds the opinions of St Augustine esp. on predestination and irresistible grace.—adj. Augustin′ian of or relating to St Augustine.—n. Augustin′ianism.
Checker: Mitchell
Examples
- He muttered something about leaving unexpectedly, in a great hurry, and having intended to write to her from St. Augustine. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- Augustine and another brother were the only children of their parents. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Augustine's cheek flushed; but he only observed, with his usual sarcastic carelessness. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- It makes a terrible slip when they get up, said Augustine,--in St. Domingo, for instance. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- That is past praying for, said Augustine; educated they will be, and we have only to say how. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Augustine, sometimes I think you are not far from the kingdom, said Miss Ophelia, laying down her knitting, and looking anxiously at her cousin. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Augustine promised Tom his liberty, and began the legal forms necessary to it. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- I have great hopes of her; but, Augustine, she said, laying her hand on his arm, one thing I want to ask; whose is this child to be? Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- She knit and knit, but while she mused the fire burned; at last she broke out--I tell you, Augustine, I can't get over things so, if you can. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Billiards was brought to America by the Spaniards who settled St. Augustine, Florida, in 1565. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- Give out by driblets, and never inquire for odds and ends,--it isn't beSt. That troubles me, Augustine. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Greasy or not greasy, they will govern _you_, when their time comes, said Augustine; and they will be just such rulers as you make them. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- I do think, Augustine, you are so irreverent! Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Augustine laughed immoderately at the grave and anxious face with which Miss Ophelia propounded the question. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- That's one of your red republican humbugs, Augustine! Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
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