lordliness

In Archbishop Parker's time this had been a busy post, as the state observed at Lambeth and Croydon was very considerable; but Grindal was of a more retiring nature, disliking as was said, "lordliness"; and although still the household was an immense affair, in its elaborateness and splendour beyond almost any but royal households of the present day, still Anthony's duties were far from heavy.

By What Authority? Robert Hugh Benson 1892

He had put on weight, increased in size, and, protected by the taboo, had become self-confident almost to lordliness.

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‘Be!’ and it becometh; what I most wonder at is his understanding, how it hath increased, and whence he hath gotten this loftiness and this lordliness; but, when Allah willeth weal unto a man, He amendeth his intelligence before bringing him to worldly affluence.

The Book of The Thousand Nights And A Night 2006

But there is often a lordliness about it which some, such as I, may find redeems it.

Monday, June 30, 2008 As'ad 2008

But there is often a lordliness about it which some, such as I, may find redeems it.

Friday, June 06, 2008 As'ad 2008

A new block of masonry was built up from the ground of such height and lordliness that the remnant of the old pile left standing became as a mere cup-bearer and culinary menial beside it.

The Hand of Ethelberta 2006

For Jolly, who had a sort of natural lordliness, had passed at once into a very small set, who secretly amused his father.

In Chancery 2004

When off the box, his hands are thrust into the pockets of his great coat, and he rolls about the inn yard with an air of the most absolute lordliness.

The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon 2002

She had a visitor with her already when I called, a fortyish substantial - looking man introduced coquettishly as Paul, who behaved with unmistakable lordliness, the master in his domain.

Hot Money Francis, Dick 1987

But the wrath of the Arch-Enemy, as may well be believed, waxed greater as this prodigious structure gradually developed itself in all its lordliness and strength, and was not at all appeased at its triumphant completion.

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 27, January, 1860 Various