Demi-savage

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having some of the appearances of wildness, or savagery. not-comparable

    ""Nay," replied Louis, with a half smile, "but the ballet shall be one of the fêtes we meditate in her honour. Demi-savage as the Swede is, of course royalty must be royally entertained.""

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""Nay," replied Louis, with a half smile, "but the ballet shall be one of the fêtes we meditate in her honour. Demi-savage as the Swede is, of course royalty must be royally entertained.""

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