Lochinvar

[ lok-in-vahr, lokh- ]

/ ˌlɒk ɪnˈvɑr, ˌlɒx- /

the hero of a ballad included in the narrative poem Marmion (1808) by Sir Walter Scott.

a romantic suitor.

Example sentences from the Web for lochinvar

But Lochinvar was well trained by his mother, and had been some time about the court.

The Men of the Moss-Hags |S. R. Crockett
Your dear Lochinvar is doubtless swimming and riding somewhere in the neighborhood.

"Persons Unknown" |Virginia Tracy
The rangers patrolled with alacrity, but Saldar's men were mounted like Lochinvar, and were hard to catch.

Sixes and Sevens |O. Henry
"Take young Lochinvar for instance," he went on banteringly yet with a dubious touch in his voice.

The Tempering |Charles Neville Buck

Or come you to visit your ancient friends, who have not wholly cast you off, Lochinvar, though you have forgotten them?

Lochinvar |S. R. Crockett