longbeard

[ lawng-beerd, long- ]

noun

1. bellarmine.

Word History and Origins

Origin of longbeard¹

First recorded in 1640–50; long ¹ + beard

Example Sentences

When William Longbeard, who had been condemned to death, took sanctuary at St. Mary-le-Bow, Hubert de Burgh ordered the church tower to be set on fire to compel him to come forth.

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Longbeard abandoned his place of refuge, and was dragged to Tyburn, and there hanged.

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The full-page drawings to 'King Longbeard' have this quality, and hardly a drawing to any theme of fancy, whether in old or in new fairy tales, or in verses, but is the result of a vision of charm and distinction.

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The leader of the discontented citizens was a demagogue named William Fitz-Osbert, or William Longbeard, as he was commonly called.

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True diplomats all, they greeted one another suavely, appeared profoundly impressed by the speech of a pompous longbeard.

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