ravisher

Example Sentences

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"Messiah" is still a potent ravisher of the musical senses, if the number of productions this month in Seattle is anything to go by.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2010

Nay, as strongly as the blessed Winifred herself resisted the impious ravisher, Caradoc, will I resist all inducements to turn aside from my purpose.

From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by Ainsworth, William Harrison

"And thou, creature of guilt and misery," said Cedric, "what became thy lot on the death of thy ravisher?"

From Ivanhoe by Scott, Walter, Sir

The resolute manner of Mr. Falkland, conjoined with the dread which Grimes, oppressed with a sense of wrong, entertained of the opposition of so elevated a personage, speedily put the ravisher to flight.

From Caleb Williams Or Things as They Are by Godwin, William

Urbain, delighted at seeing the man again who had promised to tell him the name of Blanche's ravisher, uttered a joyful exclamation, and ran towards Chaudoreille.

From The Barber of Paris by Kock, Charles Paul de