Example Sentences

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He quoted the swashbuckling versifier François Villon: To Messire Noel, named the neat By those who love him, I bequeath A helmless ship, a houseless street, A wordless book, a swordless sheath.

From Time Magazine Archive

Now we go forward to bear our testimony against all offensive war and to proclaim that the Hebrew prophets were not misguided fanatics when they foretold the swordless and spearless day of God.

From Time Magazine Archive

Next instant, still roaring, as doubtless old Thorgrimmer, my forefather, used to do when he fought to the death, for blood is very strong, I leapt on the giant, who like myself was swordless.

From The Virgin of the Sun by Haggard, Henry Rider

He came to his company hatless, swordless, moneyless, but sound as ever—the same old Jo.

From History of the Eighty-sixth Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry, during its term of service by Kinnear, John R.

I was swordless, coatless, hatless, and bootless; but I carried a well-filled purse in my belt.

From Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall by Major, Charles