unprofaned

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The workmen who were putting the place in repair were lunching near the casino, in a litter of lumber and other structural material, but the casino itself seemed as yet unprofaned by their touch.

From Roman Holidays, and Others by Howells, William Dean

Christmas found them at Le Trayas, on the Esterelles coast, an isolated paradise unprofaned by sight or sound of the noisy, restless life of the French Riviera.

From Captain Desmond, V.C. by Diver, Maud

What will be left of good or worshipful, Of spiritual secrets, mysteries, Of fair religion's guarded heritage, Heirlooms of soul, passed downward unprofaned From eldest Ind?

From The Complete Poetical Works of James Russell Lowell by Lowell, James Russell

At last an ancient wood they gained, By pruner’s axe yet unprofaned.

From The Minstrel; or the Progress of Genius with some other poems by Beattie, James

They have really wise and worthy views of the artist's avocation; if they remain true to them, they will enjoy a free, serene existence, unprofaned by undue care or sentimental sorrow.

From At Home And Abroad Or, Things And Thoughts In America and Europe by Fuller, Arthur B.