ogress

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The Ogress: In an evil hour, O Buthli's daughter, In an evil hour wert thou brought to birth.—

From Stories and Ballads of the Far Past Translated from the Norse (Icelandic and Faroese) with Introductions and Notes by Kershaw, Nora

"Why don't you go on darning?" asked the Ogress.

From Old-Fashioned Fairy Tales by Ewing, Juliana Horatia Gatty

For some moments, Fleur-de-Marie reflected profoundly; she recalled to her mind that when she first saw Rudolph he had the appearance and language of the guests of the Ogress, her keeper.

From Mysteries of Paris — Volume 02 by Sue, Eugène

Miss Lizzie was the grim and terrible Ogress who dwelt in her lonely castle.

From Emmy Lou Her Book and Heart by Hinton, Charles Louis

"You wouldn't make much of an Ogress," he said dispassionately.

From In Brief Authority by Anstey, F.