adjuration

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.

New York's volcanic little Mayor Fiorello Henry LaGuardia is paternally proud of his neat fleet of silver streamlined, street-cleaning trucks, which bear the adjuration: Our City�Yours and Mine�Keep It Clean.

From Time Magazine Archive

See here,"—an unnecessary adjuration since the Sailor was looking in solemn wonder with both eyes—-"my pal Dinkie Dawson has just been engaged for three years by the Blackhampton Rovers at four thick uns a week.

From The Sailor by Snaith, J. C.

With this parting adjuration Mr. Hamlin turned over and tried to devote himself to his book.

From Gabriel Conroy by Harte, Bert

The adjuration spoke volumes, and for a few moments the old man stood there as if in a catalyptic state.

From The Haute Noblesse A Novel by Fenn, George Manville

And added: "This is but an intimation Of more wicked adjuration," while he pointed to the second entrance, the inscription over which read: "Arbour of Wicked Vows."

From The Song of Songs by Sudermann, Hermann