Opprobrious

Opprobrious epithets were bandied about, resistance even to the death threatened; meetings of the populace disturbed the quiet order of the country; except in war, how could all this end?

The Last Man 2003

Opprobrious epithets are derived from these differences.

Introduction to the Science of Sociology Robert Ezra Park 1926

Opprobrious, and so far as sense goes obsolete epithets applied in the heat and passion of battle still cling to the ancient foe and create prejudice against him.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 12: Philip II-Reuss 1840-1916 1913

Opprobrious names are sometimes given to avert ill-luck, as Damdya (purchased for eight cowries), Kauria

The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV Kumhar-Yemkala Robert Vane Russell 1894

Opprobrious epithets are derived from these differences.

Folkways A Study of the Sociological Importance of Usages, Manners, Customs, Mores, and Morals William Graham Sumner 1875

Opprobrious names are not arguments; and imputations of motives and character are not facts, and are usually resorted to for want of them.

The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2. From 1620-1816 Egerton Ryerson 1842

Opprobrious epithets were bandied about, resistance even to the death threatened; meetings of the populace disturbed the quiet order of the country; except in war, how could all this end?

I.4 1826

Opprobrious epithets were bandied about, resistance even to the death threatened; meetings of the populace disturbed the quiet order of the country; except in war, how could all this end?

The Last Man 1826

Opprobrious epithets were bandied about, resistance even to the death threatened; meetings of the populace disturbed the quiet order of the country; except in war, how could all this end?

The Last Man Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley 1824

Opprobrious words grieve the spirits of those to whom they are spoken, and cut them to the heart.

Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume III (Job to Song of Solomon) 1721