recreancy

Example Sentences

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I was certain that New Orleans, louche and corrupted in my view, would condone my recreancy.

From The Guardian • Aug. 23, 2015

I!" exclaimed Mlle. de Montluc; "I weep over his recreancy?

From Helmet of Navarre by Runkle, Bertha

The Thirty-first Congress was not alone remarkable for the great questions it confronted and its shameless recreancy to humanity and justice; it was equally remarkable for its able and eminent men.

From Political Recollections 1840 to 1872 by Julian, George W.

She was devoted to her son, and not at all disposed to take the General's views about his recreancy in politics.

From Mary Gray by Tynan, Katharine

In his anxiety to so play the impassioned lover as to conceal the recreancy he had fostered in his own heart, Harry did not notice the coolness of this greeting.

From The Red Acorn by McElroy, John