sectary

Example Sentences

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The latter was commissioned by the home sectary and Sir Ken.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025

An ex-senior adviser recalled being sent a document about a reform agenda and a permanent sectary ordering them to "just bin it immediately".

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2023

His other works—Scenes of light comedy in them—Portraits of the upstart, of the sectary, &c.

From The English Novel in the Time of Shakespeare by Jusserand, J. J.

In the absence of overt acts, it was difficult to reach the secret thoughts of the sectary.

From The Inquisition A Critical and Historical Study of the Coercive Power of the Church by Conway, Bertrand L. (Bertrand Louis)

No wonder, thought I, that the doctor called Mr. Gerard a sectary, and that Mr. Long was so cold and distant in his manner!

From Lost Sir Massingberd, v. 1/2 A Romance of Real Life by Payn, James