the society of jesus

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the society of jesus - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Jesus \Je"sus\ (j[=e]"z[u^]s), prop. n. [L. Jesus, Gr. ?, from
     Heb. Y[=e]sh[=u]a'; Y[=a]h Jehovah + h[=o]sh[imac]a' to
     help.]
     The Savior; the name of the Son of God as announced by the
     angel to his parents; the personal name of Our Lord, in
     distinction from Christ, his official appellation. --Luke i.
     31.
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           Thou shalt call his name Jesus; for he shall save his
           people from their sins.                  --Matt. i. 21.
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     Note: The form Jesu is often used, esp. in the vocative.
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                 Jesu, do thou my soul receive.     --Keble.
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     The Society of Jesus. The Roman Catholic order whose
        members are called Jesuits. See Jesuit.
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