clamant

Example Sentences

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He spoke with a certain sad quietness, very different from his old clamant vehemence.

From Masterman and Son by Dawson, W. J. (William James)

A shrewish voice rose in the darkness before him, and other voices, angry, clamant, protesting, struck in.

From The Great House by Weyman, Stanley John

He, and He only, will interpret each generation to itself, and will meet its clamant needs.

From Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians; Epistles of St. Peter and St. John by Maclaren, Alexander

There was clamant need for reform in every department of the State.

From Andrew Melville Famous Scots Series by Morison, William

More "clamant" than carmine, vermilion, crimson, Costlier than diamond or ultramarine— A deuce of a theme to chant lyrics or hymns on, Or rummage for orotund "rot," is Ruthene.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 104, May 6, 1893 by Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), Sir