potence
Example Sentences
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Corona, Crown, contained in potence the ten numerations, 754-l.
From Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry by Pike, Albert
Without delay an advance was made en potence, and it was confidently anticipated that Stamboul would fall before the insurgent arms.
From Herzegovina Or, Omer Pacha and the Christian Rebels by Arbuthnot, George
Any attempt to enfilade his front by passing along the other flank was met by the broadsides of the six or eight ships drawn up en potence to the rear.
From The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783 by Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer)
Universe in potence followed the Idea of Creation in Deity, 767-u.
From Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry by Pike, Albert
Cobham’s and Kerr’s dragoons flanked them en potence.
From A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 by Travis, Stuart
