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Definition of Profanes
1. profane [v] - See also: profane
Lexicographical Neighbors of Profanes
Literary usage of Profanes
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Life and Death of Mr. Badman and The Holy War by John Bunyan (1905)
"i profanes Prof. My Lords, so far as I can gather, this is at present the given
them the back; they send often by petition to of the present in their faith ..."
2. The Hebrew People: Or, The History and Religion of the Israelites, from the by George Smith (1850)
"... profanes the Sanctuary, and levies a Tax upon Sacrifices—Jaddua High Priest—
Refuses to supply Food to the Army of Alexander—Who threatens Jerusalem—The ..."
3. The Gentile Nations: Or, the History and Religion of the Egyptians by George Smith (1854)
"... of the Book of Daniel—His Youth and Cruelty—He profanes the Sacred Vessels—Is
slain—DARIUS takes the Kingdom, and appoints ..."
4. The Gentile Nations: Or, The History and Religion of the Egyptians by George Smith (1853)
"... reigns—The BELSHAZZAR of the Book of Daniel— His Youth and Cruelty—He profanes
the sacred Vessels—Is slain— DARIUS takes the Kingdom, and appoints ..."
5. The Lusiad: An Epic Poem by Luís de Camões, Thomas Moore Musgrave (1826)
"But while he disregards the sacred Law Of the celestial Jerusalem, A false and
unbelieving King profanes * , Terrestrial Sion with unhallow'd sway. ..."
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