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Holy Office n (Christianity / Roman Catholic Church) RC Church a congregation established in 1542 as the final court of appeal in heresy trials; it now deals with matters of doctrine How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| "She should have more respect for his holy office, then," retorted Mrs. But, after dinner, when the day turned to twilight, and the twilight turned to night, and still no communication was made to him, it began to be as he expressed it, 'like the Holy Office and slow torture. I understand not your allusions about lines and angles; and I leave expounding to those who have been called and set apart for that holy office. |
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