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Definition of Shriekers
1. shrieker [n] - See also: shrieker
Lexicographical Neighbors of Shriekers
Literary usage of Shriekers
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Macmillan's Magazine by David Masson, George Grove, John Morley, Mowbray Morris (1864)
"But when the shriekers are hoarse, and the wit of the scorners is dry, these are
found to have a meaning in them which must be heeded. ..."
2. The French Revolution: A History by Thomas Carlyle (1892)
"... the sense of shame;'—nay to seize the first shriekers and ringleaders; ' shave
their heads and eyebrows,' and pack them forth into the world as a sign. ..."
3. The French Revolution: A History by Thomas Carlyle, Hilaire Belloc (1909)
"... I hold you responsible for them."' Patience, O Dumouriez ! This uncertain heap
of shriekers, mutineers, were they once drilled and inured, ..."
4. The French Revolution: A History by Thomas Carlyle (1908)
"... I hold you responsible for them."' Patience, O Dumouriez ! This uncertain heap
of shriekers, mutineers, were they once drilled and inured, ..."
5. History of the French Revolution by Thomas Carlyle (1883)
"... that are among you, and dismiss them yourselves; I hold you responsible for
them.' "f 1349. Patience, O Dumouriez! This uncertain heap of shriekers, ..."
6. Joints in Our Social Armour by James Runciman (1902)
"Unhappy shriekers, whither do they fancy they are bound ? ... The shriekers are
all wrong, and the best friend of theirs, the best friend of humanity, ..."
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