truantry
Americannoun
plural
truantriesEtymology
Origin of truantry
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; truant, -ry
Example Sentences
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In mean contrast to skulls, bowie-knives and other red villainy, my thoughts will be set toward the mild truantry of trudging for an afternoon in the country.
From Journeys to Bagdad by Brooks, Charles S. (Charles Stephen)
I was too snug in the Casa Lanfranchi to be tempted astray, and any truantry of mine from the round of my tasks led me back to Aurelia and love.
From The Fool Errant Being the Memoirs of Francis-Anthony Strelley, Esq., Citizen of Lucca by Hewlett, Maurice Henry
It was but yesterday on my return from work that I witnessed a sight that moved me pleasantly to thoughts of truantry.
From Journeys to Bagdad by Brooks, Charles S. (Charles Stephen)
Madame, to obviate the known truantry of the King, introduced her sister, Madame de Vintinsille, as clever, but as ordinary as herself.
From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 61, No. 376, February, 1847 by Various
The child has this truantry when he plays at Indian, for he fashions the universe to his desires.
From Journeys to Bagdad by Brooks, Charles S. (Charles Stephen)
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