leery
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There was a curious light in his peery eyes and a curious look on his face that did not inspire confidence.
From Sergeant Silk the Prairie Scout by Leighton, Robert
Twig the cull, he is peery; observe the fellow, he is watching us.
From 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue by Grose, Francis
Only, on my mind, more than my sight, I fancy, a queer knowledge remained of wet, peery eyes.
From The Ghost Pirates by Hodgson, William Hope
There's a peery, tis snitch we are observed, there's nothing to be done.
From 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue by Grose, Francis
He was a tallish fellow, wiry and muscular, with a hard face, dark hair, and sharp, peery eyes.
From Sergeant Silk the Prairie Scout by Leighton, Robert
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