waxen

Example Sentences

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It is supposed to be the same as the Waxen of Coxe, which that author refers to Virginia.

From American Pomology Apples by Warder, J. A.

When his first Years in mighty Order ran, And cradled Infancy bespoke the Man, Around his Lips the Waxen Artists hung, And drop'd ambrosial Dew upon his Tongue.

From Discourse on Criticism and of Poetry (1707) From Poems On Several Occasions (1707) by Cobb, Samuel

Waxen white, his lips smiled their courteous greeting upon her, his tone was measured and cold as ever.

From A Prince of Sinners by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)

Waxen masses of laurel were filling out and flushing with the pink of blossom.

From The Roof Tree by Conrey, Lee F.

Fold her hands, frail flakes of snow, Waxen as white roses blow Like herself so fair, Free from world and care.

From Blooms of the Berry by Cawein, Madison J.