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The first houses in this place were constructed of wood, many of them were low and ill shaped.

From History of New Brunswick by Fisher, Peter

They have a keel, not ill shaped, a rounded hull, bulwarks, a beak, and a high seat for the steersman.

From History of Phoenicia by Rawlinson, George

Narcisse sat on his haunches, his ill shaped head to one side and his ears cocked.

From The Belovéd Vagabond by Locke, William John

We are always very careful not to have any bruised, diseased or ill shaped specimens in our first grade.

From Trees, Fruits and Flowers of Minnesota, 1916 Embracing the Transactions of the Minnesota State Horticultural Society,Volume 44, from December 1, 1915, to December 1, 1916, Including the Twelve Numbers of "The Minnesota Horticulturist" for 1916 by Latham, A. W.

Allat, the mistress of death, is not represented as an attractive woman, but ill shaped, with the wings and claws of a bird of prey.

From Oriental Women by Pollard, Edward Bagby




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