ravisher
- a word derived from ravish.
Example Sentences
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"Messiah" is still a potent ravisher of the musical senses, if the number of productions this month in Seattle is anything to go by.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 1, 2010
There remained only that beauteous Paris, the ravisher.
From The Ruinous Face by Hewlett, Maurice Henry
The resolute manner of Mr. Falkland, conjoined with the dread which Grimes, oppressed with a sense of wrong, entertained of the opposition of so elevated a personage, speedily put the ravisher to flight.
From Caleb Williams Or Things as They Are by Godwin, William
Be not a Tyrant, A ravisher of honour, gentle Sir, And I will think ye such, and on my knees, As to my Soveraign, pay a Subjects duty, With prayers and tears.
From The Little French Lawyer A Comedy by Beaumont, Francis
He that would view Nature in her undress, and partake of her internal treasures, must proceed with the resolution of a robber, if not a ravisher.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 25, November, 1859 by Various
