paraclete
Americannoun
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an advocate or intercessor.
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(initial capital letter) the Holy Spirit; the Comforter.
noun
noun
Etymology
Origin of paraclete
1400–50; < Medieval Latin, Late Latin Paraclētus < Late Greek Paráklētos comforter, literally, (person) called in (to help), verbid of parakaleîn (equivalent to para- para- 1 + kaleîn to call); replacing late Middle English paraclit < Medieval Latin Paraclītus, representing Medieval Greek Paráklētos
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Paraclete 10, Cleveland 3: Christian Saenz had three hits and four RBIs while Gabe Villanueva went four for four to lead Paraclete.
From Los Angeles Times
Paraclete 10, Valencia 1: Mason Jacobo threw six innings to pick up the win for Paraclete.
From Los Angeles Times
The Valiants play Paraclete on Tuesday for second place in the league.
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Herrington also enjoyed success as head coach at Bishop Alemany and Paraclete.
From Los Angeles Times
Paraclete, 23-25, 22-25, 25-17, 25-18, 15-12 Sacred Heart LA d.
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