Lochinvar

[ lok-in-vahr, lokh- ]

noun

1. the hero of a ballad included in the narrative poem Marmion (1808) by Sir Walter Scott.
2. a romantic suitor.

Example Sentences

A sort of a Lochinvar business—full of thrills and great moments.

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The rangers patrolled with alacrity, but Saldar's men were mounted like Lochinvar, and were hard to catch.

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I often think that Jock of Hazledean, and young Lochinvar too, probably lived to repent their bargains.

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You have not quite forgotten me, then, sweet lad of Lochinvar?

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Scarlett never took his blue eyes off Lochinvar's face as he spoke.

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