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missionary

a member of a religious mission

Missionary

converts savages to Christianity. [Fr. Lit.: Atala]

missionary to the German infidels in 8th century. [Christian Hagiog.: Brewster, 271]

attempts to convert Sadie Thompson to religion but ends up seducing her. [Br. Lit.: “Miss Thompson” in Benét, 675; Am. Cinema: “Rain” in Halliwell, 593]

Latour and Vaillant, Fathers

priests establish a diocese in New Mexico. [Am. Lit.: Cather Death Comes for the Archbishop in Magill I, 199]

Livingstone, David

(1813–1873) explorer and missionary in Africa. [Br. Hist.: NCE, 1596]

Patrick, St.

(c. 385–461) early missionary to and patron saint of Ireland. [Christian Hagiog.: Brewster, 138]

Salvation Army

international religious organization known for its charitable and missionary work. [Christian Rel.: NCE, 2408–2409]

Society of Jesus

Roman Catholic religious order distinguished in foreign missions. [Christian Hist.: NCE, 1412]

Xavier, St. Francis

indefatigable pioneer converter of East Indies. [Christian Hagiog.: Attwater, 141–142]

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Shortly afterwards the Idol's worshippers held a great religious ceremony at the base of his pedestal, and as a part of the rites the Missionary was roasted whole.

Fantastic-Fables by Bierce, Ambrose View in context

Passepartout approached and read one of these notices, which stated that Elder William Hitch, Mormon missionary, taking advantage of his presence on train No.

Around The World In Eighty Days by Verne, Jules View in context

* There Samuel Armstrong, a youth of missionary parents, earned enough money to pay his expenses at an American college.

Up From Slavery by Washington, Booker T. View in context

missile, guided

Missile-Throwing Engines

missing mass spectrometer

Missing Person