doucely
- a word derived from douce.
Example Sentences
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Before he reached Laval he had made the accustomed transformation, and it was no priest, but a layman, doucely dressed in grey, that awaited Mme.
From A Book of Scoundrels by Whibley, Charles
Ye Irish lords, ye knights an’ squires, Wha represent our brughs an’ shires, An’ doucely manage our affairs In Parliament, To you a simple Bardie’s prayers Are humbly sent.
From The Complete Works of Robert Burns: Containing his Poems, Songs, and Correspondence. With a New Life of the Poet, and Notices, Critical and Biographical by Allan Cunningham by Burns, Robert
Ye Irish lords, ye knights an' squires, Wha represent our brughs an' shires, An' doucely manage our affairs In parliament, To you a simple poet's pray'rs Are humbly sent.
From Poems and Songs of Robert Burns by Burns, Robert
He bestowed a paternal kiss on her brow, and glided doucely away before she could possibly cry again.
From A Simpleton by Reade, Charles
Here, however, Mrs. Halfpenny became scandalised at such laughter in the open street; and, perceiving some one in the distance, she carried off Primrose, and enjoined the others to walk on doucely and wiselike.
From Beechcroft at Rockstone by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
