inveteracy
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of inveteracy
First recorded in 1710–20; inveter(ate) + -acy
Example Sentences
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In 1878, a commentator in the newspaper Isafold called turf houses a “national vice, a ruinous inveteracy and senseless adherence to ancient customs.”
From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2015
These fight with great inveteracy, and endeavour to seize each other by the tongue.
From The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants by William Marsden
"Take our share in Bogendorf for the brief respite," cried Althea, observing the inveteracy in the eyes of Erasmus.
From Specimens of German Romance Vol. I. The Patricians by Carl Franz van der Velde
Leigh Hunt is puzzled to reconcile the shyness of my pretensions with the inveteracy and sturdiness of my principles.
From Winterslow Essays and Characters Written There by William Hazlitt
Alphingham, then Lord Amesfort, on his part, was restrained only by the fear of the inveteracy of his father's disposition from confessing his marriage, and sending for his wife.
From The Mother's Recompense, Volume 1 A Sequel to Home Influence by Grace Aguilar
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