trustiness

Example Sentences

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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, indeed, was the saddest feature in the whole matter—the total want of all gratitude, reliance, trustiness, or affection between a “witch” and her friends.

From Witch Stories by Linton, E. Lynn (Elizabeth Lynn)

The commandant in Trondhiem has ever given me a name for trustiness.

From Henrik Ibsen's Prose Dramas Vol III Lady Inger of Ostrat by Ibsen, Henrik

He thus fails of setting the true example of trustiness to his servant, and of having, by due fellow feeling, proper consideration for him.

From The Hearth-Stone Thoughts upon Home-Life in Our Cities by Osgood, Samuel

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