semblant
Example Sentences
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Sir Tristram made semblant as if he were sorry, and yet better knew he how it was than the king.
From Stories of King Arthur and His Knights Retold from Malory's "Morte dArthur" by Cutler, U. Waldo
But because she would not it were known, outward she kept her countenance, and made no semblant of sorrow.
From Le Mort d'Arthur: Volume 1 by Malory, Thomas, Sir
Lancelot maketh semblant as though he would leap towards them, and sore great cowardize it seemeth him nor to go against them.
From The High History of the Holy Graal by Evans, Sebastian
Sy luy fait moult beau semblant & dit en riant. and now he must tell her who he is.
From Lancelot of the Laik A Scottish Metrical Romance by Skeat, Walter W. (Walter William)
The Queen hath much pity of the damsel, for she was of right great beauty, and well might it be seen by her cheer and her semblant that no joy had she.
From The High History of the Holy Graal by Evans, Sebastian
