Noblemen

The climax of absurdity in this direction was reached in 1918, when an association of barbers, known as Noblemen of the Razor, procured from the parliament of the country a law giving it a representative in the

The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 1 Ambrose Bierce 1878

"Noblemen," says he, "love and praise literature, and my lucubrations; but they praise and do not reward."

Bibliomania; or Book-Madness A Bibliographical Romance Thomas Frognall Dibdin 1811

Noblemen no longer put bears on their coats of arms, and turned to lions instead.

The History of a Fallen King Jonathan Sumption 2011

Noblemen and women of all types milled about, renewing acquaintances and exchanging gossip.

The Gauntlet Thrown Chapter Thirty Six xcpublishing 2009

Noblemen used to name their swords, spears, what have you.

How Good is Good Enough? 2008

Noblemen and poets, soldiers and philosophers, men who might never meet anywhere else could get to know one another and discuss the future of their own nation, in light of the titanic events unfolding in France.

Emancipation Michael Goldfarb 2009

Noblemen and their thuggish retainers presented a constant threat to law and order.

Delizia! John Dickie 2008

Noblemen and gentlemen write to say there never was such a man for probity and virtue.

Reprinted Pieces 2007

Noblemen, and the most generous spirits are possessed with it.

Anatomy of Melancholy 2007

Noblemen with mistresses saw no reason to adjust their life-styles just because they had taken vows.

Snow Angels The Pedgehog 2007