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This resemblance is perhaps the reason why children call these early flowers "pussies."

From Harper's Young People, April 20, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly by Various

The cats were borrowed: big cats and little cats, sleepy old pussies and lively young kits, gray cats, white cats, and "cherry-colored cats," as the placard read.

From Harper's Young People, December 9, 1879 An Illustrated Weekly by Various

Willow "pussies" are to be found now in almost all localities, judging from the many reports sent us by our youthful correspondents.

From Harper's Young People, March 16, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly by Various

One of the fat pussies jumped on her lap and purred.

From The Tin Soldier by Bailey, Temple

“No, they don’t, not if you’re nicey to them,” said Olly; who was just then very much in love with a white kitten, and thought there were no creatures so delightful as pussies.

From Milly and Olly by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.