Hortense
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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“Hortense, my dear Hortense—is it possible you do not know me, even now? It is me, Edward.”
From Literature
“And you put him up to it, governess? To prevent me from marrying Hortense?”
From Literature
“Blast! You won’t believe this, Hortense! Bertha is missing.”
From Literature
“If there’s one thing I’ve learned being a brave and famous explorer, it’s this: Life is short, and full of peril. We are not children, Hortense. Let us grab what happiness we can, while we can.”
From Literature
“Answer me now, Hortense. Will you consent to be my bride?”
From Literature
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