admonisher
Example Sentences
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The truth of this remark was quite manifest; and concluding that I was not exactly suited to the character of admonisher, I never renewed the attempt.
From A Grandmother's Recollections by Church, Ella Rodman
The Roman mint was attached to the temple of Juno Moneta, i.e., the admonisher, from monēre, and this name was transferred to the building.
From The Romance of Words (4th ed.) by Weekley, Ernest
Tactfully, sagaciously, he drew the sufferer to confide in him, to see in him, not so much a spiritual admonisher as a counsellor and a support in worldly difficulties.
From Veranilda by Gissing, George
"Fact is, Mops," said her admonisher in chief, "as I've always said, you are only fit for a provincial pack."
From Mrs. Fitz by Snaith, J. C.
I took an opportunity to give him a taste of the end of the main-clew-garnet, as an admonisher; and there the matter ended, so long as I remained in the ship.
From Ned Myers or, a Life Before the Mast by Cooper, James Fenimore
