Recreant

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

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

In moments, the aft of Recreant was completely vaporized and with it a hundred tons of engine.

Mercadian Masques Lebaron, Francis 1999

Glancing aft, Gerrard made out the ship's name-Recreant-and glimpsed a very familiar face at the helm.

Mercadian Masques Lebaron, Francis 1999

Bolts lashed out from Recreant toward Weatherlight's unprotected stern.

Mercadian Masques Lebaron, Francis 1999

It unloaded bolts so hot they shot clear through Recreant.

Mercadian Masques Lebaron, Francis 1999

Gerrard might destroy most of the fleet, but he wouldn't find Volrath's battleship Recreant.

Mercadian Masques Lebaron, Francis 1999

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

Recreant, and gaining victory, I could claim her as my right.

Stories in Verse Henry Abbey

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