Arminius

[ ahr-min-ee-uhs ]

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noun

Hermann, 17? b.c.–a.d. 21, Germanic hero who defeated Roman army a.d. 9.
Ja·co·bus [j, uh, -, koh, -b, uh, s], Jacob Harmensen, 1560–1609, Dutch Protestant theologian.

Arminius

/ ɑːˈmɪnɪəs /

AlsoHermann Arminius?17 bc?21 adMPOLITICS: chieftain ?17 bc –?21 ad , Germanic chieftain: organized a revolt against the Romans in 9 a.d
ArminiusJacobus15601609MDutchRELIGION: theologian Jacobus. (dʒəˈkəʊbəs), real name Jacob Harmensen. 1560–1609, Dutch Protestant theologian

Through our influence Arminius and Cortez have been made professors at Ephesus.

In 1600 he entered the university of Leiden, where he studied theology under Jacobus Arminius, whose teaching he followed.

Some half-conquered country lay beyond, and the Germans in the forests were at this time under a brave leader called Arminius.

On the opposite side was seen Arminius, menacing furiously and proclaiming battle.

On the opposite side was seen Arminius, swelling with ferocity and threats, and denouncing battle.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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