incontinency
Example Sentences
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The scene in which Pisanio gives Imogen his master's letter, accusing her of incontinency on the treacherous suggestions of Iachimo, is as touch-ing as it is possible for any thing to be: Pisanio.
From Characters of Shakespeare's Plays by William Hazlitt
In early infancy, already, this Merlin showed his miraculous powers, for he testified in his mother's behalf when she was accused of incontinency.
From The Book of the Epic by H. A. (Hélène Adeline) Guerber
I false? thy conscience witness, Iachimo, Thou didst accuse him of incontinency, Thou then look'dst like a villain: now methinks, Thy favour's good enough.
From Characters of Shakespeare's Plays by William Hazlitt
The penalty of incontinency is well known to you; I say, Aye.
From The Forest Lovers by Maurice Henry Hewlett
"You are charged with incontinency towards the king's highness," replied Suffolk sternly.
From Windsor Castle by William Harrison Ainsworth
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