panoplies
- plural of panoply.
Example Sentences
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For better or for worse, Turkey became a republic, a midget of a state compared to its former self; all the old panoplies of government were thrown overboard.
From Time Magazine Archive
Under Philip's feet at last Writhed all the Protestant Netherlands, dim coasts Right over against us, whence his panoplies Might suddenly whelm our isle.
From Collected Poems Volume One by Noyes, Alfred
He ascended the inner staircase which led to the first floor, with its votive shields, panoplies, carved shrines, and figures on the wall at every step.
From The Magic Skin by Marriage, Ellen
The panoplies of helmets of the Moyen Age seemed to mope, and mow, and wink their eyeless sockets.
From The Maid of Honour, Volume 2 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France by Wingfield, Lewis
The piles of pikes and hanging panoplies dazzled them like mirrors.
From Salammbo by Flaubert, Gustave
