clamant

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The clamant abuse of putting mere clerks and sextons to do the work of priests was also now put a stop to, and training in clerical seminaries or academies was made compulsory.

From Church History, Vol. 3 of 3 by Kurtz, J. H.

More "clamant" than carmine, vermilion, crimson, Costlier than diamond or ultramarine— A deuce of a theme to chant lyrics or hymns on, Or rummage for orotund "rot," is Ruthene.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 104, May 6, 1893 by Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), Sir

"The measure of their failure," he says, "is to be found in those periods of clamant distress which evoke Mansion House Relief Funds."

From Twentieth Century Socialism What It Is Not; What It Is: How It May Come by Kelly, Edmond

He spoke with a certain sad quietness, very different from his old clamant vehemence.

From Masterman and Son by Dawson, W. J. (William James)

Straightway she touched the kernel of those fear-blurred legends whispered about her cradle and now clamant.

From Chivalry by Elliott, Elizabeth Shippen Green