Combe
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Definition
(n.) That unwatered portion of a valley which forms its continuation beyond and above the most elevated spring that issues into it.
(n.) See Comb.
Inputed by Dan
Examples
- The book in your hand is Doctor Elliotson's HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY; and the case which the doctor cites rests on the well-known authority of Mr. Combe. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- Well, married we were, and came down to Combe Magna to be happy, and afterwards returned to town to be gay. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- Then, and then only, under such a roof, I might perhaps be as happy at Combe as I have been at Barton. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- Elinor smiled again, to hear her sister describing so accurately their future expenses at Combe Magna. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- I hope you will be a great deal at Combe Magna. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- And now, silently conjectured Elinor, she will write to Combe by this day's post. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- Noto Combe Magna. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
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