befall

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Befall it shall," said Aloyse; "I dreamed of thee three nights ago, and thou sitting on thy throne commanding and forbidding the great men.

From Child Christopher and Goldilind the Fair by Morris, William

Now take, thyself, the coffer’s lid in charge; Girdle it quickly with a cord, lest loss Befall thee on thy way, while thou perchance Shalt sleep secure on board the sable bark.

From The Odyssey of Homer by Cowper, William

Befall what might as to the rest, he and his must not be taken alive, for who might tell what ignominy was prepared for the fallen Hojos?

From The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan by Wingfield, Lewis

I heard Men say his temper's in an awful state; Therefore beware lest some untoward fate Befall you; and—I do not think I'll wait.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, August 8, 1917 by Various

Befall thee shall a fate so drear—    To honied words we list so fain.

From The Return of the Dead and Other Ballads by Borrow, George Henry