nish
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Myrcella is older than Tommen, by Dor- nish law the Iron Throne is hers. / will help her claim her rights, as Prince Oberyn suggested.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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“Your Grace. The king bids you join him when you are dressed. And Prince Quentyn has come with his Dor- nish Men. They beg a word, if that should please you.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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Mist' Sydney an' Mist' Jawge talkin' louduh'n I evuh heah nobody ca'y on in nish heah house!
From The Magnificent Ambersons by Tarkington, Booth
"Be nish fellow," he said persuasively, "be Georsh's aunt."
From Golden Stories A Selection of the Best Fiction by the Foremost Writers by Various
"Be a good aunt," he said, "be a nish aunt, and I'll give you two more like thish!"
From Golden Stories A Selection of the Best Fiction by the Foremost Writers by Various
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