espoused

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Espoused the royal cause in the Revolution; in 1777 a lieutenant in the Loyal Virginians, and in 1782 a captain in the Queen's Rangers.

From The Makers of Canada: Index and Dictionary of Canadian History by Various

Nor were your faith One whit more firm to me if, neither side Espoused, you ceased from arms.

From Pharsalia; Dramatic Episodes of the Civil Wars by Lucan

And, half in jest, half in sober sadness, He assured me that the sun Was a beautiful woman, who had for policy Espoused the old god of the sea.

From Poems and Ballads of Heinrich Heine by Heine, Heinrich

The Espoused is received into glory and crowned with the crown of everlasting life, exalted above angels, spirits, and men.

From Legends of the Madonna as Represented in the Fine Arts by Jameson, Mrs. (Anna)

Espoused the cause of Andrew Jackson with ardor, and in 1829 was elected to represent his native town in the legislature, where by three subsequent elections he served four years, the last two as speaker.

From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 5, part 3: Franklin Pierce by Richardson, James D. (James Daniel)