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volage
[ voh-lahzh ]
adjective
, Archaic.
- fickle, inconsistent, or flighty:
She has inherited her father's volage nature where finances are concerned.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of volage1
First recorded in 1325–75; from Old French, from vol(er) “to fly” ( volant ( def ) ) + -age -age ( def )
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Example Sentences
At one o'clock the steam-launch from the 'Volage' came alongside and embarked the luggage and servants.
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Breakfast was a melancholy meal, and I fear that the visitors from the 'Volage' were not very well entertained.
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Pierre volage ne queult mousse (A rolling stone gathers no moss).
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I know that study does not suit my Mignonne's African indolence, or French esprit volage.
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The Volage, in which Byron returned to England, took part in the engagement.
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