Irish lord
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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She regretted his absence—wondered whether he would have proposed throwing her letter to the Irish lord into the fire—sighed, closed the envelope, and sent the letter to the post.
From Blind Love by Collins, Wilkie
Hannah explained that the Brownes were expected that afternoon, and that an Irish lord was coming with them, and that half Ridgeville had gone to the station to meet them.
From Bessie's Fortune A Novel by Holmes, Mary Jane
When pain spared him at intervals, Mr. Oxbye presented the bright blue eyes and the winning smile which suggested the resemblance to the Irish lord.
From Blind Love by Collins, Wilkie
Like the Irish lord, Miss Henley was "in two minds," while she rose, and dressed herself.
From Blind Love by Collins, Wilkie
An Irish lord whose name he would not give, took two copies and paid for neither.
From John James Audubon by Burroughs, John
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