tocsin

Example Sentences

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While Tocsin has a large membership, there are surely as many of us, although not so well organized, who are violently opposed to this scheme.

From Time Magazine Archive

The Tocsin, having lit the fire, fed it—fed it saltpetre and sulphur—for now Martin Pike was fighting hard.

From The Conquest of Canaan by Tarkington, Booth

In the early morning twelve selected maidens, robed in muslin and lilies, sang the Tocsin de la Patrie outside the Palace where our guest reposed.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, August 30, 1890 by Various

Eugene's defection had not altered the tone of the Tocsin.

From The Conquest of Canaan by Tarkington, Booth

"It's a wonder to me," the Colonel began, "that the Tocsin doesn't go and hold Joe Louden's hand."

From The Conquest of Canaan by Tarkington, Booth