downcome
Example Sentences
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Besides Jamie might not like it; and for many other reasons, the little downcome would press hardest upon Christina.
From A Knight of the Nets by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston
Nae doubt, nae doubt—ay, ay—it's an awfu' whummle—and for ane that held his head sae high too—human nature, human nature—Ay ay, we're a' subject to a downcome.
From Rob Roy — Volume 02 by Scott, Walter, Sir
But little cause have I to speak, for I too am a downcome.
From The Moon Endureth: Tales and Fancies by Buchan, John
It was 'an awfu downcome; they stared at each other without perfectly understanding the nature of my announcement.
From The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character by Roby, John
What a downcome from his dignity to be the patron of a golf course or the chaplain of a curling club, instead of enjoying the fame and name of the holy well.
From Chronicles of Strathearn by Macdougall, W. B.
