missy
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“See here missy, we can’t take the case and that’s that!”
From Salon ● Dec. 24, 2013
The young missy demanding her steel horse of the sky is Juliette, the Swift-alike who's desperate to get a divorce from Sean, whom she married, like, 10 minutes ago.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 18, 2013
I’ll bet that’s not all that’s going to be brought under control, missy.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2012
Bet you're not so high and mighty now, missy!
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2011
“Arr, you’m looken more ’andsome in this loight, missy!
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
The United States, South Korea, Japan and others issued a joint statement condemning the missies transfer.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 11, 2024
"Now, my little missies," said the vile Hollins.
From The Old Wives' Tale by Bennett, Arnold
Well, well, 'tis a long tramp back to Owston: so here's wishing you good night, missies all.
From Hetty Wesley by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir
“Oh, missies, did I ever hear tell o’ the like!
From Betty Vivian A Story of Haddo Court School by Meade, L. T.
He see little missies out in garden; ask what chil'ren it was.
From Love and Life An Old Story in Eighteenth Century Costume by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
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