Sentence example with the word 'lorica'

lorica

Definition n. a hard protective sheath

Last update: July 16, 2015


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In the i 1 th century this new form of devotion was extolled by some of the most ardent reformers in the monastic houses of the west, such as Abbot Popon of Stavelot, St Dominic Loricatus (so called from his practice of wearing next his skin an iron lorica, or cuirass of thongs), and especially Cardinal Pietro Damiani.   [Please select]

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The tube of the _OEcistes_ is called a "lorica," or carapace; but it has in truth no right whatever to the appellation.   [Please select]

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Neither can the cylindrical jar or bottle be justly deemed to occupy the position of the lorica, or carapace which we have before described.   [Please select]

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Whether or not this species is to be regarded as having a lorica or not, must depend upon the precise meaning attached to that word.   [Please select]

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