lantern-jawed

[ lan-tern-jawd ]

adjective

1. having a lantern jaw.

ˈlantern-ˌjawed

adjective

1. having a long hollow jaw that gives the face a drawn appearance

Word History and Origins

Origin of lantern-jawed¹

First recorded in 1690–1700

Example Sentences

"So long," said the lantern-jawed boy lugubriously, dropping most of his mathematical books.

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In the corridor Michael caught up the lantern-jawed boy who had prophesied this year's pleasure at the beginning of last autumn.

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The boys noticed that occasionally a lantern-jawed fellow would look pious at them, as though afraid he would be contaminated.

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The lantern-jawed Barker had entered softly, and was standing deferentially in the doorway.

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The new-comer was sallow-skinned and lantern-jawed, and his long arms were tattooed from shoulder to wrist.

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