A Dictionary of the English Language: In which the Words are Deduced from Their Originals, and Illustrated in Their Different Significations, by Examples from the Best Writers, to which are Prefixed a History of the Language, and an English Grammar, Volume 2Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1805 - English language |
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... L'Estrange . In Richard's time , I doubt , he was a little dipt in the rebellion of the commons . Dryden . 4. To engage as a pledge : generally used for the first mortgage . Be careful still of the main chance , my son ; Put out the ...
... L'Estrange . In Richard's time , I doubt , he was a little dipt in the rebellion of the commons . Dryden . 4. To engage as a pledge : generally used for the first mortgage . Be careful still of the main chance , my son ; Put out the ...
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... L'Estrange . When they have taken a degree , and are con- sequently grown a burden to their friends , who now think themselves fully discharged , they get into orders as soon as they can . Swift . To clear from an accusation or crime ...
... L'Estrange . When they have taken a degree , and are con- sequently grown a burden to their friends , who now think themselves fully discharged , they get into orders as soon as they can . Swift . To clear from an accusation or crime ...
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... L'Estrange . riage under his or her degree , or against decency . You wrongfully do require Mopsa to so great Corell . a disparagement as to wed her father's servant . She was much affectionate to her own kindred , Sidney . which did ...
... L'Estrange . riage under his or her degree , or against decency . You wrongfully do require Mopsa to so great Corell . a disparagement as to wed her father's servant . She was much affectionate to her own kindred , Sidney . which did ...
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... L'Estrange . Every man in a great station would imitate the queen in the distribution of offices in his disposal . Swift . has a share . 2. Act of giving in charity . Let us govern our charitable distributions by this pattern of nature ...
... L'Estrange . Every man in a great station would imitate the queen in the distribution of offices in his disposal . Swift . has a share . 2. Act of giving in charity . Let us govern our charitable distributions by this pattern of nature ...
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... L'Estrange . Do'NJON . n . s . [ now corrupted to dun- geon , from domnionum , low Latin , ac- cording to Menage . ] The highest and strongest tower of the castle , in which prisoners were kept ; as in Chaucer . It is now used of ...
... L'Estrange . Do'NJON . n . s . [ now corrupted to dun- geon , from domnionum , low Latin , ac- cording to Menage . ] The highest and strongest tower of the castle , in which prisoners were kept ; as in Chaucer . It is now used of ...
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