pixyish

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They note that Anne Cottavoz, 48, a pixyish immigrant from France who owns the health store, not only sells products, but also advises her patrons about sleep, how to calm their digestion and other matters.

From New York Times • Jun. 5, 2010

Accompanied by bright-eyed Princess Yasmin, 10, her pixyish daughter by the late Aly Khan, Cinemactress Rita Hayworth, 42, sailed from Manhattan for Spain to co-star with Rex Harrison in a film titled The Oldest Confession.

From Time Magazine Archive

One bunch is running him for President, and a clothing manufacturer wants to put his pixyish grimace on dresses.

From Time Magazine Archive

This week this pixyish little man, America's most widely read war correspondent, won one of the National Headliners Club's annual awards for newspaper, radio and photographic excellence.

From Time Magazine Archive

With a somewhat pixyish mind, he was afraid of no thoughts, and took nothing at all for granted.

From The Way of Decision by Pease, M. C.