lour
Americannoun
verb
Other Word Forms
- louring adjective
- louringly adverb
Example Sentences
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What though the clouds that o'er me lour Have tinged ye with a mournful hue, Deep in my heart I felt your power, And bless ye, while I sigh—Adieu!
From The Diary of an Ennuyée by Jameson, Mrs. (Anna)
Shortly after the birth of his children, the French Revolution began to lour in the political horizon, and James Nicholson, the weaver, with a fevered anxiety, watched its progress.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 16 by Various
The sky began to lour, and threatened a storm.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 12 by Various
And I, "Thou foolish dear, but call not dark this hour; What night doth lour?"
From Poems New and Old by Freeman, John
Now's the day, and now's the hour; See the front o' battle lour: See approach proud Edward's power— Chains and slaverie!
From The Ontario Readers: Fourth Book by Ontario. Ministry of Education
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