recreancy
Example Sentences
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I was certain that New Orleans, louche and corrupted in my view, would condone my recreancy.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 23, 2015
The Thirty-first Congress was not alone remarkable for the great questions it confronted and its shameless recreancy to humanity and justice; it was equally remarkable for its able and eminent men.
From Political Recollections 1840 to 1872 by Julian, George W.
Swann remained silent, and, by this fresh act of recreancy, spoiled the brilliant tournament of dialectic which Mme.
From Swann's Way by Scott-Moncrieff, C. K. (Charles Kenneth)
His opposition, and their own recreancy of principle, tended rapidly to their overthrow.
From The Felon's Track History Of The Attempted Outbreak In Ireland, Embracing The Leading Events In The Irish Struggle From The Year 1843 To The Close Of 1848 by Doheny, Michael
I!" exclaimed Mlle. de Montluc; "I weep over his recreancy?
From Helmet of Navarre by Runkle, Bertha
