pleasance
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Father," Robin added, "come with us now to the pleasance.
From Robin Hood by N. C. (Newell Convers) Wyeth
It bounded one side of Heronsbourne Park but did not at any point of its length give access to that pleasance.
From Max Carrados by Ernest Bramah
When they had reached the little hut near by the pleasance, Robin bade her stay.
From Robin Hood by N. C. (Newell Convers) Wyeth
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 Emma Marshall
Once more a Cecil plays the host, And bows in Royal presence; What wonder if Queen Bess's ghost, Looked down upon the pleasance.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 93, July 23, 1887. by Various
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