embassage
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of embassage
Variant of ambassage < Old French ambasse (< Medieval Latin ambactia office; see embassy) + -age
Example Sentences
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This embassage consisted of an archbishop, two earls, and twenty knights, attended each by two squires, making forty squires in all, and five hundred horsemen.
From Richard II Makers of History by Abbott, Jacob
When that last embassage of chivalry came with the ring from Anne's own finger, and the charge to ride three miles on English ground for her honour, it was the climax of many arguments.
From Royal Edinburgh Her Saints, Kings, Prophets and Poets by Reid, George
I liked to see them in the white robe and the curious embroidery; they were a note of wholesomeness, an embassage from the old English village life to our filthy 'industrial centre.'
From The Secret Glory by Machen, Arthur
Sure thou hast triumphed often enough in despising my humble suit, without wounding me afresh to-day, and when I fain would rally my poor wits to honorably fulfill the embassage that brings me here.
From Standish of Standish A story of the Pilgrims by Austin, Jane G. (Jane Goodwin)
With that he bade the doorkeepers open wide the gate, that his guards might drive forth the embassage.
From The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan by Wingfield, Lewis
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