Prissie
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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I once brought up a starling that had tumbled out of a nest," said Prissie, "and it was always perfectly tame, and would let me stroke it, and would perch on my hand.
From The Princess of the School by Wiles, Frank
"Dear Prissie," said Martine, when at last they stood on the broad beach, "you have been a very good girl to-day."
From Amy in Acadia A Story for Girls by Reed, Helen Leah
"I learnt how in the holidays," confessed Prissie.
From The Princess of the School by Wiles, Frank
There, I will leave you to yourself, Prissie," said Martine; "you are better than I at straightening things out.
From Brenda's Ward A Sequel to 'Amy in Acadia' by Reed, Helen Leah
"Did people's accent matter in Greek as much as it does in English?" asked Prissie.
From The Princess of the School by Wiles, Frank
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