downcome

Example Sentences

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But little cause have I to speak, for I too am a downcome.

From The Moon Endureth: Tales and Fancies by Buchan, John

But is not the bringing in of the 'reward' as a motive a woful downcome? and is love that loves for the sake of reward, love at all?

From Expositions of Holy Scripture Ezekiel, Daniel, and the Minor Prophets. St Matthew Chapters I to VIII by Maclaren, Alexander

What a downcome from his dignity to be the patron of a golf course or the chaplain of a curling club, instead of enjoying the fame and name of the holy well.

From Chronicles of Strathearn by Macdougall, W. B.

Ay, ay, we're a' subject to a downcome.

From The Proverbs of Scotland by Hislop, Alexander

It was 'an awfu downcome; they stared at each other without perfectly understanding the nature of my announcement.

From The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character by Roby, John