pharisee

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In the scene with Lady Milford she appears as a pert little pharisee, caustic, sententious and philosophical beyond her years; so that one wonders why a girl that knows so much should not know more.

From The Life and Works of Friedrich Schiller by Thomas, Calvin

There was Rogers puffed out with pride; Christy, pharisee and humbug, superbly satisfied with himself.

From The Loom of Youth by Waugh, Alec

Sir, where is the similarity of your case with that of the learned pharisee?

From A Series of Letters in Defence of Divine Revelation by Ballou, Hosea

This is genuine confidence in the Supreme Ruler, though, to be sure, it has little or no charms for the obstinate stoic, or the conceited pharisee.

From A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 14 by Kerr, Robert

“What is a pharisee and a publican?” asked Caleb.

From Caleb in the Country by Abbott, Jacob