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

The wizen face of the girl's grandmother appeared in the hatchway.

From Peter the Brazen A Mystery Story of Modern China by Hoskins, Gayle Porter

"There are two Doctor Browns in Hooe, He's short and stout—I'm tall and wizen; You've been and run the wrong one through, That's how the error has arisen."

From Bab Ballads and Savoy Songs by Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), Sir

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

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