Locrian
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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Classical music has too many rules for its own good, but the enterprising Locrian Chamber Players have two laudable ones.
From New York Times ● Jun. 8, 2015
The Locrian Chamber Players have several quirky policies, and they usually honor them to the letter.
From New York Times ● Aug. 26, 2011
“I am passing familiar with the Locrian and Malian dialect, your Majesty.”
From A Victor of Salamis by Davis, William Stearns
But Minerva borrowed from Jupiter his flaming thunderbolts, and, obtaining permission from Neptune, she raised a furious tempest, which destroyed the Locrian king's ship.
From The Story of Troy by Clarke, Michael
I saw it best, along with the koph, which is, I suppose, much rarer, in the splendid bronze plates containing Locrian inscriptions, which are in the possession of Mr. Taylor’s heirs at Corfu.
From Rambles and Studies in Greece by Mahaffy, J. P.
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