Then, for heaven's sake, said I, dress her in drabs and greys and subfusc browns.
"The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne"
William J. Locke
How brave gaillard was Renoir, and how well he painted from that subfusc palette!...
"A Christmas Garland"
Max Beerbohm
Paul, dramatically conscious of what the unrecognized prince would do in such a circumstance, advanced, smacked his face, plucked the cocked hat from his head, the sword from his hand, and invested himself with these insignia of leadership, Billy melted silently into the subfusc air of Budge Street.
"The Fortunate Youth"
William J. Locke