Nesbit

[ nez-bit ]

/ ˈnɛz bɪt /

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noun

E(dith), 1858–1924, English children's author, novelist, and poet.

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nervule, nervuration, nervure, nervy, n.e.s., Nesbit, nescience, nesh, nesosilicate, ness, Nesselrode

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How to use Nesbit in a sentence

According to Nesbit’s 1914 memoirs, she met the 47-year-old man at a dinner party and, at first, got a great impression of him.
The Love Triangle That Led to Murder in Madison Square Garden|Allison McNearney|December 19, 2021|The Daily Beast
Nesbit shopped the book to editors at four prominent imprints.
‘The Power Broker’ Turns 40: How Robert Caro Wrote a Masterpiece|Scott Porch|September 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“You can stop worrying about that right now,” Nesbit told him.
‘The Power Broker’ Turns 40: How Robert Caro Wrote a Masterpiece|Scott Porch|September 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It was better, sort of, back in Nesbit, Mississippi, in the big brick house—at least you could relax.
The Strange and Mysterious Death of Mrs. Jerry Lee Lewis|Richard Ben Cramer|January 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST

A year later, she was walking the red carpet as an Academy Award nominee for her role as Evelyn Nesbit in Ragtime.
‘Downton Abbey’ Star Elizabeth McGovern on Season 3, ‘Cheerful Weather for the Wedding,’ and More|Lorenza Muñoz|December 31, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Her agent and friend Lynn Nesbit suggested that she finish the book first and then talk about whether to publish it.
Didion Nearly Scrapped New Memoir|Susan Cheever|October 29, 2011|DAILY BEAST
"You see what you have done, Miriam," exclaimed Mrs. Nesbit.
Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School|Jessie Graham Flower
There is no reason why a rich girl like Miriam Nesbit should get it.
Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School|Jessie Graham Flower
Miriam Nesbit came in late with her two most intimate friends.
Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School|Jessie Graham Flower
"Perhaps we are only fulfilling our destiny," smiled Miriam Nesbit.
Grace Harlowe's First Year at Overton College|Jessie Graham Flower
Nesbit came running, but at sight of the bloody victim, pulled up short.
Dragon's blood|Henry Milner Rideout

British Dictionary definitions for Nesbit

Nesbit

/ (ˈnɛzbɪt) /

noun

E (dith). 1858–1924, British writer of children's books, including The Phoenix and the Carpet (1904) and The Railway Children (1906)

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