rubied
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of rubied
Example Sentences
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Harry seized it by its rubied hilt and touched the tip of the blade to a silver flagon nearby, which did not multiply.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
They both looked at the ornate silver sword, its rubied hilt glinting a little in the light from Hermione’s wand.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
Below, the lovely planet-deflected images formed rainbow curves like rubied necklaces about her invisible neck.
From My Attainment of the Pole by Frederick A. Cook
And now the largest orbit of the year, Leaning o'er black Mocattam's rubied brow, Proceeded slow, majestic, and serene, Now seemed not further than the nearest cliff, And crimson light struck soft the phosphor wave.
From Gebir by Walter Savage Landor
You could not fill a golden cup more full Of rubied wine than was my heart with joy.
From Standard Selections A Collection and Adaptation of Superior Productions From Best Authors For Use in Class Room and on the Platform by Robert I. Fulton
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