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
Old Jacques—a wizen little habitant—was distressed at the news, and ran off instantly to harness up his old mare, and sled.
From Kate Danton, or, Captain Danton's Daughters A Novel by Fleming, May Agnes
The wizen age had gone from Looey's face, and the lids were down on the strained eyes; her pale lips lay eased of the old pinching—even parted in a smile.
From A Child of the Jago by Morrison, Arthur
The little creature hid her wizen face in her withered little hands and sobbed.
