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Definition of Execrations
1. execration [n] - See also: execration
Lexicographical Neighbors of Execrations
Literary usage of Execrations
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Handy-book of Literary Curiosities by William Shepard Walsh (1892)
"... rapid flow of outre and wildly combined execrations" as " escape- valves to
carry off the excess of the passions as so much superfluous steam," and goes ..."
2. The Knickerbocker: Or, New-York Monthly Magazine by Charles Fenno Hoffman, Timothy Flint, Lewis Gaylord Clark, Kinahan Cornwallis, John Holmes Agnew (1844)
"... to describe : No language can depict the deep, burning feeling of hatred and
indignation which now broke forth in bitter execrations from the survivors. ..."
3. A Philosophical Dictionary by Voltaire (1843)
"... Testament unanimously say, that before bound themselves by mutual execrations
the Babylonian captivity, the Jews knew Their whole number was two hundred ..."
4. Shahmah in Pursuit of Freedom; Or, The Branded Hand by Frances Harriet Green (1858)
"... the Canoe—Dim Outline of the Prisoners—Their Curses and execrations—A Beautiful
Group—Robert nearly Overcome—Delicious Sense of Rest—Unfolding Freedom. ..."
5. The History of Rome by Livy (1888)
"... armies, and fleets, so often should they utter curses and execrations against
Philip, his offspring, his kingdom, his forces by sea and land, ..."
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