nebuly

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The eyes pursued him, he could not escape from them, he could scarcely spare a glance even for the nebuly coat that was blazoned in the corner.

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  • Each and every detail was conscientiously considered and enlarged upon, from the buttons on Lord Blandamer's boots to the engagement-ring on Anastasia's finger; and Miss Joliffe was never tired of explaining that this last had an emerald--"A very large emerald, my dear, surrounded by diamonds, green and white being the colours of his lordship's shield, what they call the nebuly coat, you know A variety of wedding gifts found their way to Bellevue Lodge. —  The Nebuly Coat
  • The eyes pursued him, he could not escape from them, he could scarcely spare a glance even for the nebuly coat that was blazoned in the corner. —  The Nebuly Coat
  • But Lovel bears barry nebuly or chevronels. —  The Path of the King
  • "That is the coat of the Blandamers -- barry nebuly of six, argent and vert." —  The Nebuly Coat
  • Ah, yes; the nebuly coat. —  The Nebuly Coat
 

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