bootless errand

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.

This magnificent reasoning was of course unanswerable; and the rebuked petitioner abandoned her bootless errand in despair.

From The Experiences of a Barrister, and Confessions of an Attorney by Warren, Samuel

Oh," said he, "you come on a bootless errand, and might as well go home again and make the best of it.

From Capturing a Locomotive A History of Secrect Service in the Late War. by Pittenger, William

Howard replied: “I know it is a bootless errand to ask justice from Thorbiorn, but I will do thy will in this matter.”

From Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race by Ebbutt, M. I. (Maud Isabel)

I rode over accordingly, but found I had gone on a bootless errand.

From Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand by Adams, H.C.

And again adopting a bantering tone, "I trust, fair lady, I shall not return this time from a bootless errand."

From Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason's Corner Folks A Picture of New England Home Life by Pidgin, Charles Felton