Aylward
noun
Gladys. 1903–70, English missionary in China
Historical Examples
Here the boat was dragged up and the seamen were ordered to wait, while Simon and aylward started on their errand.
Sir Nigel Arthur Conan Doyle
It is a game which friend aylward hath been a-teaching of me.
The White Company Arthur Conan Doyle
Among them moved aylward and other of the older soldiers, with a few whispered words of precept here and of warning there.
The White Company Arthur Conan Doyle
“So ends our quarrel, then,” said aylward, sheathing his sword.
The White Company Arthur Conan Doyle
In a corner lay aylward, dripping from his barrel and exhausted with cold and hunger.
Sir Nigel Arthur Conan Doyle
“Stand to it, aylward,” cried the archers, amid a fresh burst of laughter.
The White Company Arthur Conan Doyle
That why firm aylward & Haswell make so much money when you join them and bring her to office.
The Yellow God H. Rider Haggard
“Lie low, mes enfants,” cried aylward, motioning with his left hand.
The White Company Arthur Conan Doyle
“Had it been a wench I could have understood it,” said aylward.
Sir Nigel Arthur Conan Doyle
“Keep them in play, aylward, with ten of your men,” the knight continued.
The White Company Arthur Conan Doyle
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