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Definition of Estrangements
1. estrangement [n] - See also: estrangement
Lexicographical Neighbors of Estrangements
Literary usage of Estrangements
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. China and the Chinese: A General Description of the Country and Its by John Livingston Nevius (1869)
"Differences and estrangements among Christians.—Temptations overruled for
Good.—Experience of two Native Preachers.—Difference of Views with Reference to ..."
2. The Wits and Beaux of Society by A. T. Thomson, Philip Wharton (1871)
"Painful Family estrangements.—Enters Drury Lane.—Success of the Famous 'School
for Scandal.'—Opinions of Sheridan and his Influence.—The Literary Club. ..."
3. The Real Shelley: New Views of the Poet's Life by John Cordy Jeaffreson (1885)
"... Gossip—The Trip to Scotland—Dissensions and estrangements—Shelley and Harriett
drifting apart—Queen Mab's Vegetarian Note—Refutation of Deism. (8). ..."
4. Digest of the Reports of the Supreme Court of California: Volumes One to One by James Henry Deering, California Supreme Court (1895)
"... differences between husband and wife, incident to human nature, occasioning
temporary estrangements and strifes, and sometimes accompanied by violence, ..."
5. The Wits and Beaus of Society by A. T. Thomson (1890)
"Captivated by Genius.— Sheridan's Elopement with ' Cecilia.'—His Duel with Captain
Matthews.— Standards of Ridicule.—Painful Family estrangements. ..."
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