bas bleu
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of bas bleu
C18: from French translation of English bluestocking
Example Sentences
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Greek, French, Italian, metaphysics, and private authorship—pretty well for a miss in her teens, and surely a promissory-note on the bas bleu joint-stock company!—a note which she discharged in full when it became due.
From Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 438 Volume 17, New Series, May 22, 1852 by Chambers, Robert
She always reminds me of the pretty bas bleu immortalized by the 'Spectator'—or is it the 'Tattler'?
From Jessamine A Novel by Harland, Marion
Au reste, she has nothing of the bas bleu about her, and is very quiet and agreeable.
From The Letters of Charles Dickens Vol. 1, 1833-1856 by Hogarth, Georgina
Au reste, she has nothing of the bas bleu about her, and is very quiet and agreeable.”
From Springtime and Other Essays by Darwin, Francis, Sir
I might have said she wasn't a bas bleu.
From Their Pilgrimage by Warner, Charles Dudley
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