knight of the road
Example Sentences
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The newspaper spirit had its embodiment in Micky O'Byrn, the tattered knight of the road whose first story electrified the city editor of the Courier.
From The Lash by Lyman, Olin L.
Aye," he muttered sadly, more to himself than to me, "a true knight of the road with seven ballads written of me in Bristol and three in Bath.
From The O'Ruddy A Romance by Williams, C. D. (Charles D.)
Dandy was a would-be knight of the road.
From The Border Legion by Grey, Zane
I have, for the time being, assumed the habiliments of a knight of the road, for certain purposes of my own.
From The Outdoor Girls of Deepdale Or, camping and tramping for fun and health by Hope, Laura Lee
Ah, to be knight of the road and everlasting squire to the Goddess of Love!
From Truxton King A Story of Graustark by McCutcheon, George Barr
