Langtry

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/ ˈlæŋ tri /

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noun

Lil·lie

[lil-ee], /ˈlɪl i/, Emily Charlotte Le Breton; "the Jersey Lily", 1852–1929, English actress.

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Words nearby Langtry

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How to use Langtry in a sentence

After your adventure, check out where legend of the west Judge Roy Bean opened a saloon in Langtry or treat yourself to a glass of wine from Val Verde Winery in Del Rio, the oldest continuously running winery in Texas.
The 5 Best Water Adventures in Texas|kklein|July 8, 2021|Outside Online
Come, Mr. Dale, like a good man, confess that Mrs. Langtry is worth letting your tub go to staves for.
A Romance of Toronto|Annie Gregg Savigny
It was Lily Langtry, then in the full tide of her marvelous beauty, and wearing an extremely low-cut evening gown.
Charles Frohman: Manager and Man|Isaac Frederick Marcosson and Daniel Frohman
A fanciful title bestowed, at this time, upon the beautiful Mrs. Langtry, who was a native of Jersey Island.
The Works of Max Beerbohm|Max Beerbohm

A vast cape that might have enshrouded the form of a Mater Dolorosa hung by the side of a jauntily-striped Langtry-hood.'
The Works of Max Beerbohm|Max Beerbohm
Mrs. Langtry's effort is a painstaking one, but the effort is too apparent.
Belford's Magazine, Vol II, No. 10, March 1889|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Langtry

Langtry

/ (ˈlæŋtrɪ) /

noun

Lillie, known as the Jersey Lily, real name Émilie Charlotte le Breton. 1852–1929, English actress, noted for her beauty and for her friendship with Edward VII

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