phiz
Origin of phiz
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How to use phiz in a sentence
Vixen gave herself to her dinner, and but the shadow of a grimace now and then reminded Richard of the old monkey-phiz.
There and Back | George MacDonaldDear Sir Joseph: Do come and dine with us; it is a month since we have seen your homely old phiz.
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 12 | Elbert HubbardI see a smile upon your phiz,I'll go and call my vife and darter!
Social England under the Regency, Vol. 1 (of 2) | John Ashton.His plates possess the quality of pure etching; indeed, in that respect they are superior to those by "phiz" in the same work.
Dickens and His Illustrators | Frederic G. KittonThese little productions were issued in green paper covers, decorated with designs by "phiz."
Dickens and His Illustrators | Frederic G. Kitton
British Dictionary definitions for phiz (1 of 2)
/ (fɪz) /
slang, mainly British the face or a facial expression: an ugly phiz Also called: phizog (ˈfɪzɒɡ, fɪˈzɒɡ)
Origin of phiz
1British Dictionary definitions for Phiz (2 of 2)
/ (fɪz) /
real name Hablot Knight Browne. 1815–82, English painter, noted for his illustrations for Dickens' novels
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