bib and tucker
Example Sentences
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Melbourne proudly put on its best bib and tucker for the local girl who made good.
From Time Magazine Archive
"And with its best bib and tucker on, if I am any judge of la toilette," said Lionel.
From A Heart-Song of To-day by Savigny, Annie Gregg
I was listening to every word you said, and I've got my best bib and tucker in that hand box.
From A Texas Matchmaker by Adams, Andy
Mr. Nason and his sister are coming here Monday," said she to Aunt Susan, "and we must put on our best bib and tucker, I suppose.
From Uncle Terry A Story of the Maine Coast by Munn, Charles Clark
Nothing but barons of beef & turkeys would go down with him to the great greasing & detriment of his new sackcloth bib and tucker.
From A Masque of Days From the Last Essays of Elia: Newly Dressed & Decorated by Crane, Walter
