mistigris
Word Origin for mistigris
C19: from French mistigris jack of clubs, game in which this card was wild
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Examples from the Web for mistigris
Historical Examples of mistigris
"That's what speech is for," remarked Mistigris, by way of conclusion.
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"We must paint your dear children in the arabesques," said Bridau, interrupting Mistigris.
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"I was not aware of the origin of the term," she replied, with the sweetest glance at Mistigris.
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"Good-day, messieurs," he added to Mistigris and his master, who then came forward.
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But you are too young to have pupils of your own; to whom does Mistigris really belong?
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