ministrant

Example Sentences

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“Here is to your health, ministrant spirit!” he said.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

Nobilibusque trahunt, a cincto corde, venenum, Succis et gemmis, et quæ generosa, ministrant Ars, et natura, instillant.

From Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions Together with Death's Duel by Donne, John

Meek, patient, steadfast, she devotes herself to every duty and right that life has left to her; and the dark-garmented Piagnone moves about the busy scene a white-robed ministrant of mercy and love. 

From The Ethics of George Eliot's Works by Brown, John Crombie

Well, this prevailed, and the lot fell on me, Unlucky man! to be the ministrant Of this fair service.

From The Seven Plays in English Verse by Sophocles

Besides the celebrant there need be present only a ministrant.

From Works of Martin Luther With Introductions and Notes (Volume II) by Luther, Martin