trustiness

Example Sentences

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This thing only somewhat urges us to peace, the good will of our kin departed; but no trustiness will those brethren show herein.

From The Story Of Frithiof The Bold 1875 by Morris, William

In sooth my plan would call for a large share of it, but I want the old-fashioned trustiness and integrity.

From A Little Girl in Old Philadelphia by Douglas, Amanda Minnie

Our womankind are prone to a sort of helpless intimacy with those who serve them; the ladies had an instinctive perception of Lemuel's trustiness, and readily gave him their confidence and much of their history.

From The Minister's Charge by Howells, William Dean

"As I told you, sir," said my friend, "I will pledge myself for his trustiness and probity."

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 327, January, 1843 by Various

How then may I not swear this that thou biddest me, and that with all joy and trustiness?

From The Water of the Wondrous Isles by Morris, William