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He jest sa'ntered up quite leisurable, did this rook, an' lit 'pon a pea-stick to take a blinch round.

From The Astonishing History of Troy Town by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

The pipe known as the “Churchwarden” with a very long, thin, curved stem which was typical of a leisurable smoke did not come into use till about 1819.

From Tobacco Leaves Being a Book of Facts for Smokers by Brennan, W. A.

Old Nicky Vro, the ferryman, had pulled the same leisurable stroke for forty years now, and was not to be hurried.

From Shining Ferry by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

After all," pursued Cai cheerfully, "these little interests are the salt of a leisurable man's life.

From Hocken and Hunken by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir