ensanguined
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After a few more springs, the Indian suddenly wheeled, and was about to gallop back, when his eye was caught by the ensanguined object upon the rock.
From The Scalp Hunters by F.A. Stewart
Where'er they looked the ensanguined plain Was strewn with myriads of the slain;990 They sought with keenly searching eyes King Jámbaván supremely wise.
From The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse by Ralph T. H. (Ralph Thomas Hotchkin) Griffith
The old Academy also numbered among its votaries Varro, the most learned of the Romans, and Brutus, who was destined to perform so tragic a part on the ensanguined stage of his country.
From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II by John Dunlop
"He answered not but with a sudden hand Made bare his branded and ensanguined brow, Which was like Cain's or Christ's--oh! that it should be so!"
From The Bible Story by Newton Marshall Hall
"It's a cinnabar boat," said Nivin as they stared down at that silent crew of ensanguined devils.
From Where the Pavement Ends by John Russell
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