dangersome
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Ter make sure all on us must start with hit, fur gittin' through the lines is now mouty dangersome, an' somebody—mebbe several—is bound to git cotcht, mebbe wuss.
From The Red Acorn by John McElroy
I'll trust you, sir; but my work is dangersome, and please God I should get killed, will you do the same for Martha and little Nan?'
From Fern's Hollow by Hesba Stretton
In sich scrapes, ’taint the beginnin’ but the eend as is dangersome.
From The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea by Mayne Reid
"Water ain't dangersome, nowise," retorted the elderly Persimmon, with a snarling smile.
From The Mystery of Witch-Face Mountain and Other Stories by Mary Noailles Murfree
I've had high goes with it many a time, but it's plaguy dangersome, and I don't pracTISE it now but seldom.
From The Clockmaker Or, the Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick, of Slickville by Thomas Chandler Haliburton
