execration
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Execrations and a volley of sticks and stones speeded its flight.
From The Devil's Asteroid by Wellman, Manly Wade
Execrations were heaped upon Cuthbert, who rode along with an air as quiet and composed as if he were the centre of an ovation instead of that of an outburst of hatred.
From Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
Thousands of People are flocking to see them this Morning, and all Mouths are full of Execrations.
From Benjamin Franklin Representative selections, with introduction, bibliograpy, and notes by Jorgenson, Chester E.
Execrations were heaped upon Cuthbert, who rode along with an air as quiet and composed as if he were the center of an ovation instead of that of an outburst of hatred.
From The Boy Knight by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
Execrations at the prison management were often heard.
From The Prison Chaplaincy, And Its Experiences by Quinby, Hosea
Vocabulary lists containing execration
Jane Eyre
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"Of Plymouth Plantation" by William Bradford
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