enjoined

Example Sentences

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Enjoined the building of a house for the prœcentor, and a new chamber for the sick.

From Bell's Cathedrals: Wimborne Minster and Christchurch Priory A Short History of Their Foundation and a Description of Their Buildings by Perkins, Thomas, Rev.

This rural life of mine, Enjoined me by an unknown father’s will, I’ve led from infancy. 

From The Hunchback by Morley, Henry

Purple enow would I have gladly given To trample in the mire, had oracles Enjoined to pay such ransom for thy life.

From Specimens of Greek Tragedy — Aeschylus and Sophocles by Smith, Goldwin

Here follow the titles of some more By-laws whose infringement is punishable by excommunication: Silence Enjoined.

From Christian Science by Twain, Mark

We'll see what us Enjoined is on high by Voice Supreme.

From Vondel's Lucifer by Vondel, Joost van den