recusant
Example Sentences
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Philips, an English recusant, settled in Brussels and knew Brueghel and Rubens well, his music celebrated in artistic circles as an engine of the Counter-Reformation.
From The Guardian • Jan. 27, 2013
Unlike one fellow resident, who doesn't step outside once in three months, Francis will not be a recusant.
From The Guardian • Nov. 22, 2012
Instead, the recusant tore the letter into shreds, and flung them at his feet; defying me, Sir John, King, and all!
From No Quarter! by Reid, Mayne
She had been scolded on George's account, but had not scolded herself, and had archly and triumphantly pointed out the recusant to Sue in a sly corner of a London balcony.
From Leonore Stubbs by Walford, L. B.
Never before had a recusant daughter braved her to her face.
From Not Like Other Girls by Carey, Rosa Nouchette
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