longbeard
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of longbeard
Example Sentences
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The leader of the discontented citizens was a demagogue named William Fitz-Osbert, or William Longbeard, as he was commonly called.
From Project Gutenberg
True diplomats all, they greeted one another suavely, appeared profoundly impressed by the speech of a pompous longbeard.
From Time Magazine Archive
A high spot in a field corner or a slight rise on a logging road both provide an open and elevated stage where a longbeard can strut in plain view of nearby hens.
From Time Magazine Archive
In the reign of their absentee monarch the Londoners grew mutinous, and their leader, William Fitzosbert, or Longbeard, denounced their oppressors from Paul's Cross.
From Project Gutenberg
The rich citizens and the Norman nobles, who had clamped the City fast with fortresses, soon barred out Longbeard from the king's chamber.
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