elegancies
Example Sentences
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Speeches were always in order—the smooth elegancies of a Davis, the high-flown outpourings of a Harvey, the salty blasts of a Dawes.
From Time Magazine Archive
He consorted with English lords, rode to hounds, learned to love foppery and all the elegancies, became a past master of dancing, of gambling, polite drinking and exquisite flirtation.
From Time Magazine Archive
Gifted with marvellous talents, versed in ancient history, a master of all the liberal arts and of the elegancies of life, he deserved to be called the Apelles of his age and of all ages.
From Famous European Artists by Bolton, Sarah K.
There were no elegancies at their table—that too was borne in upon her along with the other disturbing things.
From Rose of Dutcher's Coolly by Garland, Hamlin
She would even exchange all the elegancies and luxuries of life to feed on love and roses!
From Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXXII No. 4, April 1848 by Conrad, Robert Taylor
