lassie

Example Sentences

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Adopting exaggerated outrage, she says: "She might be an international lesbian cultural icon, but she's still just Jim McDermid's lassie here."

From The Guardian • Aug. 12, 2011

I always thought of her as the lassie who sang "How much is that doggie in the window?"

From BBC • May 27, 2011

Whether she is frolicking outdoors at age three, flashing a winning smile at five, hugging a jubilant boyfriend -- Prince William -- on their joint graduation day, Britain's future queen is an irresistible lassie.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2011

“What a wonderful, bubbly lassie, full of such light,” he said.

From New York Times • Aug. 13, 2010

Expect the usual lads with one exception—tonight there’s one wee lassie coming along.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein