downcome

Example Sentences

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Within the last few years your temper has been sorely tried, and your heart too, God knows; for our trials and our downcome in this world has been great.

From The Black Prophet: A Tale Of Irish Famine Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three by Carleton, William

Ay, ay, we're a' subject to a downcome.

From The Proverbs of Scotland by Hislop, Alexander

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

Ay, ay—no doubt—no doubt," said the Bailie, briskly, "but we are all subject to a downcome, and it comes hard on those that have held their heads high.

From Red Cap Tales Stolen from the Treasure Chest of the Wizard of the North 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