methought
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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Rare instance this, methought, of the working of a high sense of honour!
From Mathieu Ropars: et cetera by Young, William
So early acquainted with the sweet Muse, who attuned my soul to pure harmonies, I won her, and methought was loved by her in return.
From Beethoven: A Memoir (2nd Ed.) by Graeme, Elliott
"I cry you mercy, Master Martin," quoth the other; "you did bring in impiety, and so methought piety should not be excluded."
From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by Rameur, E.
The sun of heaven, methought, was loth to set, But stayed, and made the western welkin blush.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah
Lo, they fell to dancing up and down methought, and the next—moment—all—was—dark.
From The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages by Reade, Charles
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