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  • 1690 T. Burnet Theory Earth II. 171 We must not imagine that the prophets..feigned
    an idea of a romantick state, that never was nor ever will be.

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  • 1711 G. Hickes Two Treat. Chr. Priesth. (1847) I. 214 He must give them priests without
    human infirmities; if I may say it, romantic priests.

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  • 1671 Sir W. Thompson in Feret Fulham (1900) I. 50 The romantic and visionary scheme
    of building a bridge over the river at Putney.

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  • 1719 W. Wood Surv. Trade 170 What is here represented, will be treated by some of
    our Planters, as Romantick.

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  • 1746Rep. Conduct Sir J. Cope 50 Few crediting so `romantick' an Enterprize.

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  • 1800 Mrs. Hervey Mourtray Fam. II. 67 It is his intention equally to share his future
    inheritance with his brother. A most romantic idea.

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  • 1854 Trench Synon. (ed. 2) 66 A romantic scheme is one which is wild, impracticable,
    and yet contains something which captivates the fancy.

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  • 1700 Rowe Amb. Step-Moth. ii. i, How great a good by me sincerely offer'd Thy dull
    Romantick Honour has refus'd.

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  • 1778 Miss Burney Evelina lxii, I am not romantic;--I have not the least design of
    doing good to either of you.

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  • 1832 G. Downes Lett. Cont. Countries. I. 37 The Wood of Boulogne is the favourite
    resort of the Parisian when he wishes to be romantic.
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