Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Cowardice; dastardliness.

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Examples

  • I was upbraided with ingratitude, dastardice and all my difficulties with my angel charged upon myself, for want of following my blows; and for leaving the proud lady mistress of her own will, and nothing to reproach herself with.

    Clarissa Harlowe 2006

  • I was upbraided with ingratitude, dastardice and all my difficulties with my angel charged upon myself, for want of following my blows; and for leaving the proud lady mistress of her own will, and nothing to reproach herself with.

    Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 6 Samuel Richardson 1725

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  • Might try to revive this.

    June 18, 2024

  • I can see it already

    Utter Dastardice: A Memoir

    June 21, 2024