pleasance

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By 1752 Pitt had converted South Lodge, in the opinion of his friends or flatterers, into a delightful pleasance.

From Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections by Rosebery, Archibald Phillip Primrose

When they had reached the little hut near by the pleasance, Robin bade her stay.

From Robin Hood by Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers)

Only the prospect of the Trent Valley and the Derbyshire foot-hills, visible beyond the pleasance, still pleased; and this view was vague and sad and distant.

From The Great House by Weyman, Stanley John

The picturesque side of the home of the Sidneys, which faces this pleasance, was in shadow, and made a background to the gay scene, which accentuated the brilliant effect of the gay throng below it.

From Penshurst Castle In the Days of Sir Philip Sidney by Marshall, Emma

"Nay, not if he knew you," replied Queen Eleanor; "therefore to your instant acquaintance, I have bidden him this afternoon to a game of ball in the pleasance of the castle."

From Romance of Roman Villas (The Renaissance) by Champney, Elizabeth W. (Elizabeth Williams)