Prissie
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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When Martine called her "Prissie," Priscilla knew that she meant mischief, and though in her inmost heart she admitted that Martine's teasing carried no real sting, she never stood this teasing with very good grace.
From Amy in Acadia A Story for Girls by Reed, Helen Leah
So now, my dear Prissie, to show that I am not lost to all refining influences, let me suggest an hour at the Art Museum.
From Brenda's Ward A Sequel to 'Amy in Acadia' by Reed, Helen Leah
If Martine had not said "Prissie" she might have thought her wholly in earnest.
From Amy in Acadia A Story for Girls by Reed, Helen Leah
"Suppose they neither of them pop?" said Prissie.
From The Princess of the School by Wiles, Frank
"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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