The back was afforded by a grassy hillock, with a tuft or two of brake-fern throwing up their bronzy crockets among the sprayed russet of last year's pride.
"Springhaven A Tale of the Great War"
R. D. Blackmore
A few glass tumblers inverted above as many of these larger holes during the summer will intercept the winged sprite into which he is shortly to be transfigured-a brilliant metallic-hued beetle, perhaps flashing with bronzy gold or glittering like an emerald-the beautiful cicindela, or tiger-beetle, known to the entomologist as the most agile winged among the coleopterous tribe; known to the populace, perhaps, simply as a bright glittering fly that revels in the hot summer sands of the sea-shore or dusty country road, making its short spans of glittering flight from the very feet of the observer.
"My Studio Neighbors"
William Hamilton Gibson
I thought Titian hair was bronzy-tawny was what Mr. Burlingame called it when he was spouting,"-her upper lip curled in contempt.
"You Never Know Your Luck, Complete Being The Story Of A Matrimonial Deserter"
Gilbert Parker Last Updated: March 14, 2009