honi soit qui mal y pense
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The bearded lady had very, very masculine features, but honi soit qui mal y pense.
From A Frenchman in America Recollections of Men and Things by O'Rell, Max
It was a honi soit qui mal y pense remembrance of the royal wedding.
From The Sunny Side of Diplomatic Life, 1875-1912 by Hegermann-Lindencrone, L. de (Lillie de)
If ever a man could have taken honi soit qui mal y pense for his motto, it was our Commandant.
From Major Vigoureux by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir
Whether indeed these little fish are caught by the angler, I know not; but this is certainly the way they are eaten—if inelegant, honi soit qui mal y pense.
From Holidays in Eastern France by Betham-Edwards, Matilda
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