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- proper noun A taxonomic
genus within thefamily Tellinidae — variousmolluscs .
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Examples
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Bede states that the Angli before they came to Britain dwelt in a land called Angulus, and similar evidence is given by the _Historia
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Part 1, Slice 1 Various
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On this day, the "Angulus," as the beautiful taproom was called, was but thinly occupied, for the sun had just set, though the lamps were already lighted.
The Burgomaster's Wife — Complete Georg Ebers 1867
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The first week in June and half the second had passed, the beautiful sunny days had drawn to a close, and numerous guests sought the "Angulus" in Aquarius's tavern during the evening hours.
Complete Project Gutenberg Georg Ebers Works Georg Ebers 1867
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On this day, the "Angulus," as the beautiful taproom was called, was but thinly occupied, for the sun had just set, though the lamps were already lighted.
Complete Project Gutenberg Georg Ebers Works Georg Ebers 1867
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On this day, the "Angulus," as the beautiful taproom was called, was but thinly occupied, for the sun had just set, though the lamps were already lighted.
The Burgomaster's Wife — Volume 04 Georg Ebers 1867
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"Angulus" in Aquarius's tavern during the evening hours.
The Burgomaster's Wife — Complete Georg Ebers 1867
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The first week in June and half the second had passed, the beautiful sunny days had drawn to a close, and numerous guests sought the "Angulus" in Aquarius's tavern during the evening hours.
The Burgomaster's Wife — Volume 04 Georg Ebers 1867
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He, the Englishman (_Angulus_), beside me (that is, "sitting on deck by my side") laughs at all people on shore when he is quite certain
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, July 4, 1891 Various
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Long after this, Paschasius appeared to Bishop Germanus of Capua at the hot springs of Angulus (Angelum) he told Germanus that he had to do penance in these baths for his former mistake, and begged the bishop to pray for him.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 11: New Mexico-Philip 1840-1916 1913
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Isidore saith, that this land hight Anglia, and hath that name of Angulus, a corner, as it were land set in the end, or a corner of the world.
Mediaeval Lore from Bartholomew Anglicus Robert Steele 1902
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