volage
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of volage
First recorded in 1325–75; from Old French, from vol(er) “to fly” ( see volant ( def. )) + -age -age ( def. )
Example Sentences
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It is necessary for him to secure a large dot, but he is "si terriblement volage," that the extreme plainness of Victorine may put him off.
From The Visits of Elizabeth by Glyn, Elinor
"Add to which, the private reservation, no doubt, that if she has one atom of discernment, it is a certain volage, giddy, young aide-de-camp that she will select."
From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846 by Various
Then the voice sang on: "Le lendemain Phillis peu sage Aurait donne moutons et chien Pour un baiser que le volage A Lisette donnait pour rien."
From Crome Yellow by Huxley, Aldous
Poor fellow! all his efforts to appear young and volage are as nothing to the difficulties he endures in steering between the fair Princess's politics and her affection.
From Diary And Notes Of Horace Templeton, Esq. Volume I (of II) by Lever, Charles James
Tout me rend la vie importune Une volage me trahit, J’eus peu de bien de la fortune, L’injustice me le ravit.
From Ebrietatis Encomium or, the Praise of Drunkenness by Samber, Robert
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