Quintin
[kwintn]
Definition
(n.) See Quintain.
Typist: Sol
Examples
- We believe that Quintin Matsys was the BLACKSMITH of Antwerp. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- Do you know, Ma'am, that once Quintin, of the 14th, bet me-- O Joseph, we know that story, said Amelia, laughing. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Yes, my lord, continued Quintin, I sall troble yow to make de moste strict inquiry about de yong voman; and partiguler, vor her morals. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- By G--, if he vas de king's son, I vould put him honder arrest, exclaimed Quintin. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Well, my lord, continued the sergeant, looking sheepish, you see, if you would just mention it to Colonel Quintin? Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- He then ventured gently to hint something about Colonel Quintin's displeasure at his having failed to attend parade that morning. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- And what says Colonel Quintin? Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Colonel Quintin has no objection, answered Worcester, and the sergeant respectfully begged leave to return his lordship ten thousand thanks. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- This however did not prevent my writing a laboured letter, which had cost me three copies, to try to melt Colonel Quintin's heart in his favour. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Mr. Quintin Dick of Curzon Street Mayfair was now announced, and contrived to make his way towards Amy. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- The better to effect his purpose he went to Quintin with a box of cigars under his arm. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Sir, said Lord Worcester, as soon as he could find Colonel Quintin, I have inquired the character of the young woman, and she is very good, sir. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- However, in spite of his fortune, Quintin Dick is and has been one of the most unpopular men within the United Kingdom. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- You moste inquire de caracter of de yong voman, said Quintin, shrugging up his shoulders. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
Typist: Sol