Etymology
Origin of carbuncled
Example Sentences
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Nay next we behold carbuncled swollen Jourdan himself shew copper-face, with sabre and four pistols; affecting to talk high: engaging, meanwhile, to surrender the Castle that instant.
From The French Revolution by Carlyle, Thomas
When Mr. Merl had just penned the last sentence, the door slowly and cautiously was opened behind him, and a very much carbuncled face protruded into the room.
From The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) by Lever, Charles James
At this moment the door opened, and Doctor Dillon's carbuncled visage and glowing eyes appeared.
From The House by the Church-Yard by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan
While at that work, Jarvis exclaimed, "I shall secure him to a nicety, if I am so fortunate as to get plaster enough for his carbuncled nose."
From The International Monthly Magazine - Volume V - No II by Various
Let us, then, try to forget the carbuncled nose, the snuffy waistcoat, the unorthodox sneer.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 21, July, 1859 by Various
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