The solidest bodies are capable of the highest polish; and there is no character that may be wrought to a more exquisite and unsullied brightness, than that of the true English gentleman."
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
The old manor is one of the solidest and most picturesque of its kind in Wales, and, in spite of its extreme age, well preserved.
"The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries"
W. Y. Evans Wentz
In fact, they rip hideous breaches in the solidest wall of wealth.
"Superwomen"
Albert Payson Terhune