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adjuration

[aj-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌædʒ əˈreɪ ʃən /








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What an accusation could not effect, an adjuration shall.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Noah Webster

Both set in with an adjuration, a vision.

From ?mile Verhaeren by Stefan Zweig

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 J. C. Snaith

Barnes was moved to adjuration: "I'll take my Bible oath, your Grace, that the Duchess got into the carriage outside Cane and Wilson's."

From Amusement Only by Richard Marsh

Playing backgammon with Pope Jules II., his form of adjuration was Chardieu bénit! when he lost, and Chardon bénit! when he won.

From A Cursory History of Swearing by Julian Sharman




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