pleasance

Example Sentences

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I'll do your behest, and attend you in this pleasance to-night at twelve o' th' clock.

From Robin Hood by Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers)

When they had reached the little hut near by the pleasance, Robin bade her stay.

From Robin Hood by Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers)

The summer, which you left for dead by mountain or sea-shore, stirs with lingering consciousness in the bland air of the great pleasance.

From Imaginary Interviews by Howells, William Dean

Only the prospect of the Trent Valley and the Derbyshire foot-hills, visible beyond the pleasance, still pleased; and this view was vague and sad and distant.

From The Great House by Weyman, Stanley John

They are married: the ladies and the knights wish them ——Heart's pleasance, In joy and health continuance!

From The Romance of Biography (Vol 1 of 2) or Memoirs of Women Loved and Celebrated by Poets, from the Days of the Troubadours to the Present Age. 3rd ed. 2 Vols. by Jameson, Mrs. (Anna)