lacqueys
- plural of lacquey.
Example Sentences
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Curious anomaly! the half-insolent glances of the lacqueys sank deeper into my spirit than the flattering smile of the Prince's adieu.
From Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas by Lever, Charles James
Nothing of the air of the show-place is breathed there; no rules, no conditions, no watchful, dogging lacqueys or sentinels make the visitor uncomfortable.
From Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches by McCarthy, Justin
Heralds and lacqueys, all bedizened with scarlet and gold, presently descended the steps, followed by police officers.
From Jonathan and His Continent Rambles Through American Society by Allyn, Jack
I can neither find reason nor honour in the mouths of those literary mountebanks in the hire of the Police, who dance in the kennels for the amusement of lacqueys.
From Memoirs To Illustrate The History Of My Time Volume 1 by Cole, John William
The entry-door was wide open lacqueys in sumptuous liveries hurried in and out; there was a clatter of knives and forks, the popping of corks and shouts of laughter.
From My Lords of Strogue Vol. III, (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union by Wingfield, Lewis
