downcome

Example Sentences

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It was a sair downcome fra them to the Glasgo' pavements.

From Scottish sketches by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston

Besides Jamie might not like it; and for many other reasons, the little downcome would press hardest upon Christina.

From A Knight of the Nets by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston

John felt the humiliation of this downcome in a far keener way than David did.

From Scottish sketches by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston

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

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

Again, that success would be a salve to Gourlay's wounded pride; the Gourlays would show Barbie they could flourish yet, in spite of their present downcome.

From The House with the Green Shutters by Brown, George Douglas