carven
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No carven motto is more obvious than that above the Supreme Court bench: "Eyes and ears are poor witnesses when the soul is barbarous."
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Conducted by the long scarlet-robed figure of Cardinal Merry del Val, Archpriest of the Basilica, they admired painted ceilings and gigantic carven cherubs, knelt above the Tomb of the Apostles.
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Behind the eyes, under the suave casque of carven hair are, beyond doubt, the thoughts of the Marchioness of Cholmondeley.
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In his curiously carven and vivid luggage were layers of sumptuous fabrics, great coils and shining lumps of jewelry.
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And next Alkinoos called upon his sons, Halios and Laodamas, to show the dance no one could do as well as they—handling a purple ball carven by Polybos.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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