plomb
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of plomb
First recorded in 1900–05; variant of plumb
Example Sentences
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She answered with an a plomb which, born of necessity as it was, and natural, equalled that of the most practised fine lady which should show her artificial habit or skill.
From The End of a Coil by Warner, Susan
Their it stood me a croune or 3_ll_ to cause remballe it; 10 souse to cause plomb it wt the King of Frances armes; 30s. for a passeport.
From Publications of the Scottish History Society, Volume 36 Journals of Sir John Lauder Lord Fountainhall with His Observations on Public Affairs and Other Memoranda 1665-1676 by Fountainhall, John Lauder, Lord
The manner in which it balances itself after such leaps is also admirable: our ballet-dancers would consider it a model of a perfect à plomb.
From A New Voyage Round the World, in the years 1823, 24, 25, and 26, Vol. 2 by Kotzebue, Otto von
Hear that magnificent chest note from the chestnuts! then a crescendo, falling in silence—à plomb!
From Little Masterpieces of American Wit and Humor Volume I by Masson, Thomas L.
"Who talked about à plomb?" said Miss Bentley.
From Daisy by Warner, Susan
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