combers

Example Sentences

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But then those were pictures of Combers; Reynolds and Romney and the rest of them had enjoyed the privilege of perpetuating on their canvases these big, fine men and charming women.

From Michael by Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic)

If he went to Westminster Hall to find Judge Combers, he would get his belly well filled, but his back wet to the bone.

From The Fifth Queen And How She Came to Court by Ford, Ford Madox

I allow that Combers have had for many generations a sort of acquisitive cunning, for all we possess has come to us by exceedingly prudent marriages.

From Michael by Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic)

Combers were given pieces of cloth, workers in shoddy mills bundles of rags.

From Recent Developments in European Thought by Various

Combers are supposed to be very serious, solid people, but for unconscious humour there isn't a family in England or even in the States to compare with them.

From Michael by Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic)