Example Sentences

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“Now, master Horace, you must be a more horrible swearer; for your oath must be, like your wits, of many colours; and like a broker’s book, of many parcels.”

From Calamities and Quarrels of Authors by Disraeli, Isaac

So also he restrained many both gentle and simple from hard swearing either by mild admonition or harsh reproof; for a swearer was his abomination.

From Henry the Sixth A Reprint of John Blacman's Memoir with Translation and Notes by James, M. R. (Montague Rhodes)

"Curse you," Blondel cried, contrary to his custom, for he was no swearer, "you will kill me, if you do not speak."

From The Long Night by Weyman, Stanley John

This liberality in public sentiment had its evils: since, for example, the politician was not generally the less esteemed for being rather a hard swearer.

From Western Characters or Types of Border Life in the Western States by Darley, F.O.C.

The common swearer is confined to no rank or age in society.

From Talkers With Illustrations by Bate, John