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coventry

[kuhv-uhn-tree, kov-] / ˈkʌv ən tri, ˈkɒv- /


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But I've heard mutterings to the effect that your class will send you to coventry for excessive zeal in greasing, to the detriment of your classmates.

From Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)

One of Marion's modes of getting rid of worthless officers, was to put them into coventry.

From The Life of Francis Marion by Simms, William Gilmore

When he reached Charleston he was put into coventry.

From The Life of Francis Marion by Simms, William Gilmore

I don't intend Miss Briggs shall leave college, or be sent to coventry either.

From Grace Harlowe's First Year at Overton College by Flower, Jessie Graham [pseud.]

"Are the fellows trying to send us to coventry?" demanded Dodge.

From The High School Left End Dick & Co. Grilling on the Football Gridiron by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)



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