false-hearted
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of false-hearted
First recorded in 1565–75
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While he was in this state of love-lorn blindness the false-hearted knight Sir Mordred rode up with purpose to joust.
From Historic Tales, Vol 14 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Charles Morris
This is another instance of what so often seems to us a matter of wonder,—the power of a narrow-minded, mean-spirited, ill-tempered, false-hearted man to inflict pain on a noble and lofty nature.
From The Farmer Boy, and How He Became Commander-In-Chief by William M. (William Makepeace) Thayer
You false-hearted knave," he added, turning to Carfax, "false as your false master—your doom is sealed.
From Robin Hood by N. C. (Newell Convers) Wyeth
Yes, Florence," said her friend, "he is false-hearted.
From The Home Mission by T. S. (Timothy Shay) Arthur
Bad luck to that chap vot’d ever be false-hearted, Oh, I’ll love my love for ever, tho’ she’s far far away.
From A History of the Cries of London Ancient and Modern by Charles Hindley
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