swich
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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For certes swich sorwe werketh to the deeth of the soule and of the body also; for therof comth, that a man is anoyed of his owene lyf.
From Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 by Eileen Power
But swich an errour up-on god to gesse Were fals and foul, and wikked corsednesse.
From Troilus and Criseyde by Geoffrey Chaucer
And therefore positif lawe and swich decree Is broke al-day for love, in ech degree.
From Astronomical Lore in Chaucer by Florence M. Grimm
To Troilus right wonder wel with-alle Gan for to lyke hir meninge and hir chere, Which somdel deynous was, for she leet falle 290 Hir look a lite a-side, in swich manere, Ascaunces, `What!
From Troilus and Criseyde by Geoffrey Chaucer
For ye, that been of torment in swich rage, May to no long prologe as now entende; And her-upon ye may answere him sende.
From Troilus and Criseyde by Geoffrey Chaucer
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