trustiness

Example Sentences

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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

We have felt in Mr. Root's words the vibration of the American soul in all its intensity, in all its eloquence, in all its power, in all its trustiness.

From Latin America and the United States Addresses by Elihu Root by Bacon, Robert

Did not that crafty villain Langston utter some sort of warning which I spurned, knowing the Bridgefield trustiness and good faith?

From Unknown to History: a story of the captivity of Mary of Scotland by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

Wolsey had not time to answer before embarking, but as Sir Thomas had vouched for the messenger’s ability and trustiness, he had bidden Ambrose come into his barge, and receive his instructions. 

From The Armourer's Prentices by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

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