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- proper noun A male
given name of mostlyhistorical use.
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Anastasius, which is known as the Church of Cardinal Mazarin, because the tasteless front was built by him, though the rest existed much earlier.
Ave Roma Immortalis, Vol. 1 Studies from the Chronicles of Rome 1881
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"Anastasius," a place, says Salmon, "well calculated for the religious rites of the Celts," and consecrated by the philosophical pursuits of the Hon.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 337, October 25, 1828 Various
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Hope, in "Anastasius," described the vices and degradation of Turkey and Greece in the person of his hero.
A History of English Prose Fiction Bayard Tuckerman
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"Anastasius," of which Mr. Beckford affirmed he was confident Mr. Hope had written very little; he was, he positively asserted, assisted by
Recollections of the late William Beckford of Fonthill, Wilts and Lansdown, Bath Henry Venn Lansdown
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For the best information in a small compass of this part of Syria Mr. Hope's "Anastasius" will give it.
Charles Philip Yorke, Fourth Earl of Hardwicke, Vice-Admiral R.N. — a Memoir Lady Biddulph of Ledbury
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Anastasius, meaning, according to the signification of that Greek word, that he was risen from death to a new and spiritual life.
The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March Alban Butler
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"Anastasius" for a good description and for all that is supposed, for nothing is known of their religion.
Charles Philip Yorke, Fourth Earl of Hardwicke, Vice-Admiral R.N. — a Memoir Lady Biddulph of Ledbury
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"Anastasius," she said, "is childish in many ways -- the doctors have a name for it."
Simon the Jester William John Locke 1896
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"Anastasius," of which Mr. Beckford affirmed he was confident Mr. Hope had written very little; he was, he positively asserted, assisted by Spence.
Recollections of the Late William Beckford Lansdown, Henry Venn 1893
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[Footnote: From the interesting novel entitled Anastasius, it seems the same burlesque ceremonies were practised in the Greek Church.
The Abbot 2008
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