ensanguined

Example Sentences

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He fought at Chippewa—bled at the side of the gallant Lawrence—and nearly laid down his life on the ensanguined plains of Marengo.

From Tales for Fifteen by Cooper, James Fenimore

"It's a cinnabar boat," said Nivin as they stared down at that silent crew of ensanguined devils.

From Where the Pavement Ends by Russell, John

I did not come upon Jim Gray, the slab-sided one, in Port Lawson, so was unable to bid him mind his ensanguined p's and q's.

From The Record of Nicholas Freydon An Autobiography by Dawson, A. J. (Alec John)

It would be tiresome to relate much more of this ensanguined, interminable game of give and take which was the chief business of the Highland clans in that century.

From The Book of Buried Treasure Being a True History of the Gold, Jewels, and Plate of Pirates, Galleons, etc., which are sought for to this day by Paine, Ralph Delahaye

She held a carving-knife cut from a shingle, whose edge had been deeply ensanguined by poke-berry juice.

From The Valiants of Virginia by Rives, Hallie Erminie