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  • A Benedictine historian named Arnold Wion published a book in 1559 titled Lignum Vitae, in which a list attributed to the Irish Malachy listed one hundred and twelve popes yet to come, each designated by a Latin phrase that identified the pope.

    The Shroud Codex Ph.D Jerome R. Corsi 2010

  • It is impossible to identify it with certainty, but most scholars believe it to be Convolvulus scoparius, also called Lignum rhodium (rose-scented wood).

    The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 12: Philip II-Reuss 1840-1916 1913

  • "Lignum," said Mrs. Bagnet, "you take care of the children, old man, and give me the umbrella!

    Bleak House Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 1853

  • "Lignum," said Mrs. Bagnet, "you take care of the children, old man, and give me the umbrella!

    Bleak House Charles Dickens 1841

  • Reynolds's remains were found May 7, 1996, in the Lignum area of the county, police said.

    15 years later, the search goes on for Reynolds's killer 2011

  • Reynolds's remains were found May 7, 1996, in the Lignum area of the county, police said.

    15 years later, the search goes on for Reynolds's killer 2011

  • Reynolds's remains were found May 7, 1996, in the Lignum area of the county, police said.

    15 years later, the search goes on for Reynolds's killer 2011

  • Reynolds's remains were found May 7, 1996, in the Lignum area of the county, police said.

    15 years later, the search goes on for Reynolds's killer 2011

  • “Do you know, Lignum,” says Mrs. Bagnet, casting a glance on the table – cloth, and winking “salt!” at

    Bleak House 2007

  • “Now, George,” said Mrs. Bagnet briskly, “here we are, Lignum and myself” — she often speaks of her husband by this appellation, on account, as it is supposed, of

    Bleak House 2007

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