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Meanings of white doves in English

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Usage of white doves in English
1
Four dames preceded their lady, bearing four white doves in their hands.
Arthurian Chronicles: Roman de Brut
2
On that occasion, Paul had procured a pair of beautiful white doves.
The Story of Paul Boyton: Voyages on All the Great Rivers of the...
3
When I saw the white doves, I just knew that it's over.
The South African
4
As they passed by the hazel-tree, the two white doves cried-
Household Tales by Brothers Grimm
5
The white doves were released outside the church after the service.
Radio NZ
6
As they pop open, there's twenty-five white doves in each box.
Hearts of grey
7
Traditionally white doves are used, but last year they were attacked by other birds.
BBC
8
I suppose that thou wilt bear sooner or later white doves to her altar.
Quo Vadis: A Narrative of the Time of Nero
9
Let's hope it's white doves that get released on opening day and not CDs.
The new yorker
10
It had several compartments, all containing pure white doves.
Everychild / A Story Which The Old May Interpret to the Young an...
11
Surely it was into a golden carriage drawn by white doves that she was stepping?
Captain Mansana & Mother's Hands
12
To see white doves, denotes bountiful harvests and the utmost confidence in the loyalty of friends.
Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted; Or, What's in a Dream / A Scien...
13
How often white doves fly with black ones.
The Promulgation of Universal Peace
14
His thoughts passed meantime like a shining flock of white doves to Amy, hovering about her.
The Choir Invisible
15
When the white doves flew past, they struck the bells with their wings and made them tinkle.
A House of Pomegranates
16
Around her was flying a flock of white doves, and she was playing with them and talking.
The Counterpane Fairy
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