incontinency
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Now this is a mark of "incontinency" in pleasurable matters, and of "effeminacy" or "squeamishness" in unpleasant matters, according to Ethic. vii, 1.
From Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint
The trial of Partridge, the schoolmaster, for incontinency; the evidence of his wife; a short reflection on the wisdom of our law; with other grave matters, which those will like best who understand them most.
From History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry
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 Hazlitt, William
"You are charged with incontinency towards the king's highness," replied Suffolk sternly.
From Windsor Castle by Ainsworth, William Harrison
The works of the temperate spirit and the works of incontinency are, I take it, diametrically opposed?
From The Memorabilia by Dakyns, Henry Graham
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