farouche
[fa-roosh]
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Historical Examples of farouche
The Reverend Farouche, therefore, holds a secret conference with her father.
The Book of KhalidAmeen Rihani
Disordered, farouche as is his style its spiritual note enchains me.
MelomaniacsJames Huneker
It is too farouche; but, truth to say, my satires are not very playful.
Life of Lord Byron, Vol. IIIThomas Moore
Is it the fierce and farouche duenna who wanted to annihilate me so when I bade you adieu one night?
Georges new secretary is quite utilitarian and devoted to him, she is not so farouche as Christina, Mr. Aix says, or so charming.
The Celebrity at HomeViolet Hunt
farouche
Word Origin for farouche
C18: from French, from Old French faroche, from Late Latin forasticus from without, from Latin foras out of doors
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