wizen
Americanverb (used with or without object)
adjective
verb
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of wizen
before 900; (v.) Middle English wisenen, Old English wisnian; cognate with Old Norse visna to wither; (adj.) shortened form of wizened
Example Sentences
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It would wizen up, or grow ripe, or it might rot.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
Then with a wizen smirk he proudly felt No other mote of God had ever gained Such giant grasp of universal truth.
From Little Masterpieces of American Wit and Humor Volume I by Masson, Thomas L.
Ay! your common everyday sort o' breein' darena' show their bits o' wizen cheeks by daylight; but there be some 'at will abroad at all hours, without fear o' being laid by the parson.
From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 by Roby, John
She stood there, tearful and wizen, before La Teuse, who was slipping some eggs into the pocket of her apron.
From Abbe Mouret's Transgression by Zola, Émile
There 's a young feller 'round here, Betsy, as wants ter look out fer his wizen.
From Wappin' Wharf A Frightful Comedy of Pirates by Flory, Julia McCune
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