holy thistle
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of holy thistle
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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No, by my troth, I have no moral meaning; I meant plain holy thistle.
From Much Ado about Nothing by Shakespeare, William
No, by my troth, I have no moral meaning; I meant plain holy thistle.
From Much Ado about Nothing by Shakespeare, William
The holy thistle is a case in point.
From Records of Woodhall Spa and Neighbourhood Historical, Anecdotal, Physiographical, and Archaeological, with Other Matter by Walter, James Conway
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