Example Sentences

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"Shiela Cardross refused the Van Dieman son and heir—if you think that might be an explanation of the cattishness."

From The Firing Line by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)

He had never seen her display cattishness, never known her to be on the lookout for other women on the chance of catching them tripping— except in relation to him.

From The Little Lady of the Big House by London, Jack