recusant
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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
The recusant Colonel was refused a moment's rest throughout the live-long night.
From Toronto of Old by Scadding, Henry
On account of their smaller number, too, they are less in a condition to declare a recusant colleague in disgrace.
From Principles of Political Economy, Vol. II by Roscher, Wilhelm
Jenings, Alice, wife of Richard; a recusant xlii.
From The Condition of Catholics Under James I. by Gerard, John
Vocabulary lists containing recusant
