lizzie

[ liz-ee ]

noun

1. tin lizzie.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lizzie¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

The Walking Dead piled up an impressive body count in 2014, with Lizzie, Hershel, and Beth among its major casualties.

From The Daily Beast

Andrew Borden, his two daughters, Lizzie and Emma, and his wife, Abby, lived in the stately abode at 92 Second Street.

From The Daily Beast

The Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast has a tendency to lose its guests in the middle of the night.

From The Daily Beast

After 90 minutes of deliberation, the jury found that the evidence was insufficient and acquitted Lizzie.

From The Daily Beast

On the piano is a portrait of Lizzie, and replica skulls of the Bordens are displayed in the dining room.

From The Daily Beast

Of all the free-and-easy young women I had ever met with, that same Lizzie was the freest and easiest.

From Project Gutenberg

Madam Lizzie rose in rebellion, accused Scott of being no gentleman, and insisted upon her right to be enlightened.

From Project Gutenberg

“There I shall be to-morrow, at the old work, and you can both come and see me at it,” said Lizzie.

From Project Gutenberg

Miss Panken sat sipping a cup of tea; Lizzie a tumbler of hot water that gave forth a suspicious odour.

From Project Gutenberg

If Lizzie did not know he had come down here, or that his family lived here, or anything about them, she could not follow him.

From Project Gutenberg