douceurs
- plural of douceur.
Example Sentences
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His douceurs were nought but such as an artillery marshal might declaim.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
These are the douceurs, by which we are invited to regicide fraternity and friendship.
From Selections from the Speeches and Writings of Edmund Burke by Burke, Edmund
Without such douceurs, it is popularly said and believed, no stone walls could enable a Turk to hold Al-Hijaz against the hill-men.
From Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 1 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir
But the accomplished D'Estang was fully equal to such douceurs for he actually allowed the enemy four and twenty hours to think of surrendering!
From The Life of General Francis Marion by Weems, M. L. (Mason Locke)
Now, the Countess spent her time around the tables, following the winners and getting douceurs from them.
From Bidwell's Travels, from Wall Street to London Prison Fifteen Years in Solitude by Bidwell, Austin
