He yaf nat of that text a pulled hen, That seith that hunters ben nat hooly men.
Canterbury Tales
The Canterbury Tales, General Prologue (describing the Monk's disregard for monastic rules)
c. 1387-1400
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"The wise man, though he be old and hoor, Yet wil he lerne, and evermore."
Controversial"In al the parisshe wif ne was ther noon / That to the offrynge bifore hire sholde goon."
Strange & Unusual"His nekke whit was as the flour-de-lys, Thereto strong he was as a champioun."
Humorous"And in a word, she was a right good creature."
Controversial"And as for me, I love a lusty lyf, And in my bed I love a lusty wyf."
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