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Horney

[ hawr-nahy ]

/ ˈhɔr naɪ /

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noun

Karen, 1885–1952, U.S. psychiatrist and author, born in Germany.

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Words nearby Horney

Hornell, Horner's method, hornet, hornet clearwing, hornet's nest, Horney, hornfels, horn fly, Hornie, horn in, horning

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How to use Horney in a sentence

"I must be buying another cow in place of poor ould Horney," whispered Csar as he dived into the cattle stand.
The Manxman|Hall Caine
Going away in the darkness, he heard Csar creaking up in the gig with old Horney, now old Mailie, diving along in front of him.
The Manxman|Hall Caine
Within ten minutes, Old Horney met her at the front entrance.
The Secret Pact|Mildred A. Wirt
Horney, was it true that the Press was making money at the time it closed?
The Secret Pact|Mildred A. Wirt

Horney,” she questioned, “did you ever try to frighten me away from this building?
The Secret Pact|Mildred A. Wirt