carven
Americanadjective
verb
Etymology
Origin of carven
See carve, -en 3; replacing Middle English corven, Old English corfen (past participle)
Example Sentences
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Behind the eyes, under the suave casque of carven hair are, beyond doubt, the thoughts of the Marchioness of Cholmondeley.
From Time Magazine Archive
In his curiously carven and vivid luggage were layers of sumptuous fabrics, great coils and shining lumps of jewelry.
From Time Magazine Archive
No carven motto is more obvious than that above the Supreme Court bench: "Eyes and ears are poor witnesses when the soul is barbarous."
From Time Magazine Archive
Conducted by the long scarlet-robed figure of Cardinal Merry del Val, Archpriest of the Basilica, they admired painted ceilings and gigantic carven cherubs, knelt above the Tomb of the Apostles.
From Time Magazine Archive
Light was growing, and the tall columns and carven figures beside the way went slowly by like grey ghosts.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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