Definitions
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- noun archaic An inhabitant or resident of
Constantinople , nowIstanbul - adjective archaic related to
Constantinople , nowIstanbul
Etymologies
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Examples
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This decision became later a fruitful source of objections to the decrees of later synods and to the addition of the filioque to the so-called Constantinopolitan Creed; but that creed itself would be abolished by this decree if it is taken too literally.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 5: Diocese-Fathers of Mercy 1840-1916 1913
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The so-called Constantinopolitan creed, without the “filioque.”
A Source Book for Ancient Church History Joseph Cullen Ayer 1905
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– Instead of Constantinopolitan or Constantine, what would you think about Roman or Etruscan?
Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Frank Murdock’s Review Forum 2009
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– Constantinopolitan vintage could probably be shortened to Constantine or Constantinian vintage.
Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Frank Murdock’s Review Forum 2009
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“A bottle of Constantinopolitan vintage …” He murmured aloud as if having an audience, “and blessed by the Pope too!”
Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Frank Murdock’s Review Forum 2009
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– Constantinopolitan vintage could probably be shortened to Constantine or Constantinian vintage.
Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Frank Murdock’s Review Forum 2009
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– Instead of Constantinopolitan or Constantine, what would you think about Roman or Etruscan?
Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Frank Murdock’s Review Forum 2009
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We were dining in an Constantinopolitan restaurant in central Athens when my host a native Athenian asked whether I would describe the current time of day as “late afternoon”.
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Ambassadors and retinue from the Constantinopolitan King had kissed the ground before Omar and had delivered their embassage, they brought out the presents, which were fifty damsels of the choicest from Graecia-land, and fifty Mamelukes in tunics of brocade, belted with girdles of gold and silver, each wearing in his ears hoops of gold with pendants of fine pearls costing a thousand ducats every one.
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The Word, “who spoke through the prophets” Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed, spoke in order to be heard and take effect.
Archive 2008-10-19 papabear 2008
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