devoir
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From the polar heights of Great Neck came the Women's Club thereof, aesthetically accoutered to do their devoir.
From Time Magazine Archive
"I hope you do not deem the devoir of a country gentleman incompatible with the duties of a statesman?"
From The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) by Lever, Charles James
There the Ladye the Flower and Ladye the Leaf, With knights and squires of fairie chief, Were met upon mead, For devoir and deed— Homage unto "La doulce Margarite."
From Fables of John Gay (Somewhat Altered) by Gay, John
That, according to Mr. Tennyson's lately-published opinion, is the devoir of that deeply-to-be-pitied individual, l'homme marié.
From Beatrice Boville and Other Stories by Ouida
Be kind to the umpire and give him a chance to live to a happy old age; reward him with praise and encouraging glance when he does his devoir on his stage.
From Rippling Rhymes by Mason, Walt
Yes, he came; he will remain in Regis to-night, and when less fatigued will pay his devoirs to Mrs. Brand.
From Faithful Margaret A Novel by Ashmore, Annie
I have another engagement this evening, but I could not deny myself the pleasure of paying my devoirs to you in passing.
From Jessamine A Novel by Harland, Marion
The old gentleman drew the marquis away before he had had time to pay his devoirs to Julie, who had shrunk at his approach into the background, and left the little group to themselves.
From The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 2, January, 1851 by Various
I took a stroll round my brother-officers' tents; paid my devoirs to my commanding-officer, which I never failed to do once a day, as a duty, and a respect due to his rank.
From Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment by Shipp, John
Yea, for mine," Polly answered; "or else for M. de la Motte's, who came in to pay his devoirs to her, for the first time, I take it, since her lord's death.
From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by Rameur, E.
