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Recreant and self-exiled, he had no right even to the habit he wore, except of charity to cover his nakedness.
A River So Long 2010
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Unexpectedly, William Carlos Williams interjects “Recreant!” in “Burning the Christmas Greens,” where flames “roared to life” and boughs caught fire.
Tourbillon : Ange Mlinko : Harriet the Blog : The Poetry Foundation 2007
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In moments, the aft of Recreant was completely vaporized and with it a hundred tons of engine.
Mercadian Masques Lebaron, Francis 1999
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Glancing aft, Gerrard made out the ship's name-Recreant-and glimpsed a very familiar face at the helm.
Mercadian Masques Lebaron, Francis 1999
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Bolts lashed out from Recreant toward Weatherlight's unprotected stern.
Mercadian Masques Lebaron, Francis 1999
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It unloaded bolts so hot they shot clear through Recreant.
Mercadian Masques Lebaron, Francis 1999
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Gerrard might destroy most of the fleet, but he wouldn't find Volrath's battleship Recreant.
Mercadian Masques Lebaron, Francis 1999
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Recreant and self-exiled, he had no right even to the habit he wore, except of charity to cover his nakedness.
Brother Cadfael's Penance Peters, Ellis, 1913- 1994
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Recreant, and gaining victory, I could claim her as my right.
Stories in Verse Henry Abbey
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And the Lord said to me, Recreant Israel hath justified herself more than treacherous Judah.
Jeremiah : Being The Baird Lecture for 1922 George Adam Smith 1899
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