misgive
Example Sentences
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My heart misgave; a sudden fear struck me.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
Mick's mind instantly misgave him that all was not right, so he stood out in the very middle of the road, and caught hold of Dan's bridle when he came up.
From Fairy Legends and Traditions of The South of Ireland by Crocker, T. Crofton
He said he'd come again—he went—and my heart misgave me.
From The Tenants of Malory Volume 2 of 3 by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan
Amy only replied by repeating the word "mamma," in a tone of such deep misery, that Miss Morton's heart for the moment misgave her.
From Amy Herbert by Sewell, Elizabeth
And when Amadis saw that so many good knights had been undone his heart misgave him.
From Legends & Romances of Spain by Spence, Lewis
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