significancy
Example Sentences
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But this circumstance is deprived of all its significancy, if the fact be kept in view—which, indeed, is most evident—that the book is, from beginning to end, of a purely poetical character.
From Christology of the Old Testament: And a Commentary on the Messianic Predictions, Vol. 1 by Hengstenberg, Ernst Wilhelm
What is added in the Scripture narration of one of these latter cases will illustrate the significancy of this mode of investiture.
From Coronation Anecdotes by Gossip, Giles
It is, at all events, a characteristic specimen of the Indian legendary tales, and, like many of them, bears an allegoric significancy.
From The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada by Parkman, Francis
But inasmuch as cod. d is so scandalously corrupt that about one word in thirteen is missing throughout, the absence of nine words in this place is of no manner of importance or significancy.
From The Revision Revised by Burgon, John William
I feel sure," said Mr. Somers with exquisite significancy, "I feel sure that part of my audience were at no loss for the meaning of my words.
From Say and Seal, Volume II by Warner, Susan
