waxen Betydning & definition

Eksempler på waxen

• Second, they take from the blossoms of the willow and the broom 'their fertile booty' from which 'they build waxen castles'.

• The paper wrappers in which the specimens were packed were all stained dull crimson from contact with the waxen tests of these insects.

• What, art thou like the adder waxen deaf?

• His waxen surfaces create delicate plays of light and shadow.

• Important devices attached to royal charters were double-sided waxen seals, used to authentic such instruments.

• The stem is predominantly naked with waxen coating.

• The relic was then sealed in a waxen statue which represented a young woman.

• The wife is described as having waxen features, pale and white.