carven
Example Sentences
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No carven motto is more obvious than that above the Supreme Court bench: "Eyes and ears are poor witnesses when the soul is barbarous."
From Time Magazine Archive
Conducted by the long scarlet-robed figure of Cardinal Merry del Val, Archpriest of the Basilica, they admired painted ceilings and gigantic carven cherubs, knelt above the Tomb of the Apostles.
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In their ruddy jackets of leather, the twelve members appeared before their stately lord where he sat in a carven chair in his long red room.
From Time Magazine Archive
Behind the eyes, under the suave casque of carven hair are, beyond doubt, the thoughts of the Marchioness of Cholmondeley.
From Time Magazine Archive
There at the landgate between carven dragons the guards of the City of Gont, seeing the mage, knelt with bared swords and welcomed him.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
