That ridiculous little dint saved it, feminised it.

The history, indeed, of this mighty conqueror, affords more such examples of artifice, though he always affected to conquer by mere dint of bravery.

His affectation was quite as great as his impudence: and he won the reputation of fastidiousnessnothing gives more prestigeby dint of being openly rude.

That ridiculous little dint saved it, feminised it.