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bellarmine [ˈbɛlɑːˌmiːn] n (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Antiques) a large stoneware or earthenware jug for ale or spirits, bearing a bearded mask [named after Saint Robert Bellarmine (1542-1621), Italian Jesuit theologian and cardinal, whom these jugs were intended to caricature] Bellarmine [ˈbɛlɑːˌmiːn] n
(Biographies / Bellarmine, Robert, Saint (1542-1621) M, Italian, RELIGION: Jesuit, RELIGION: theologian, RELIGION: cardinal, RELIGION: saint) Saint Robert. 1542-1621, Italian Jesuit theologian and cardinal; an important influence during the Counter-Reformation ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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A grotesque and "ultra-rare" 17th century Bellarmine jar designed to ward off witches has been found by archaeologists exploring the site of the former Turk's Head Inn beneath Tipping Street car park in Stafford. Gonzalez got just enough foot on a shot to strike the ball off a defender's leg for the only goal in a 1-0 victory over defending state champion Bellarmine Prep Tuesday night in the first round of the Class 4A boys soccer state playoffs at rain-soaked Pop Keeney Field. It has a bearded face or mask supposed to represent Cardinal Bellarmine, a leader in the Roman Catholic Counter |
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