wizen

Example Sentences

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It would wizen up, or grow ripe, or it might rot.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes

Then with a wizen smirk he proudly felt No other mote of God had ever gained Such giant grasp of universal truth.

From Little Masterpieces of American Wit and Humor Volume I by Masson, Thomas L.

There 's a young feller 'round here, Betsy, as wants ter look out fer his wizen.

From Wappin' Wharf A Frightful Comedy of Pirates by Flory, Julia McCune

"Seems ter me," whined a wizen old lady, "thet the girls knows somethin' about it, too!"

From The Motor Girls Through New England or, Held by the Gypsies by Penrose, Margaret

He sat on the edge of his chair, wizen, anxious, fidgety, loaded with objections, and ready to go off half-cocked.

From Mr. Opp by Rice, Alice Caldwell Hegan