Vocabulary Word
Word: touchstone
Definition: stone used to test the fineness of gold alloys; criterion; standard
Definition: stone used to test the fineness of gold alloys; criterion; standard
Sentences Containing 'touchstone'
He, however, no doubt would forgive thee, for he was the most humble-minded and courteous knight of his time, and moreover a great protector of damsels; but some there are that might have heard thee, and it would not have been well for thee in that case; for they are not all courteous or mannerly; some are ill-conditioned scoundrels; nor is it everyone that calls himself a gentleman, that is so in all respects; some are gold, others pinchbeck, and all look like gentlemen, but not all can stand the touchstone of truth.
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