incontinency
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In early infancy, already, this Merlin showed his miraculous powers, for he testified in his mother's behalf when she was accused of incontinency.
From The Book of the Epic by H. A. (Hélène Adeline) Guerber
The trial of Partridge, the schoolmaster, for incontinency; the evidence of his wife; a short reflection on the wisdom of our law; with other grave matters, which those will like best who understand them most.
From History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Henry Fielding
Nearly a thousand clergymen gathered in New York declared him a synonym of "incapacity and incontinency."
From The United States Since the Civil War by Charles Ramsdell Lingley
The incontinency of his wife contributed to wean his soul from all earthly ties.
From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Alban Butler
What had he to do with gluttony, drunkenness, pride, wantonness, incontinency, and the rest of my ware?
From The Covenants And The Covenanters Covenants, Sermons, and Documents of the Covenanted Reformation by James Kerr
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