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Definition of Paisleys
1. paisley [n] - See also: paisley
Lexicographical Neighbors of Paisleys
Literary usage of Paisleys
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The James Sprunt Studies in History and Political Science by Vernon Lane Wharton (1900)
"... to Mr. paisleys' and I went to Moorings' and got my supper, and then walked
up to Mr. paisleys and staid all night. Mr. Paisley showed me some specimens ..."
2. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern by Charles Dudley Warner, Hamilton Wright Mabie, Lucia Isabella Gilbert Runkle, George H Warner (1902)
"... on occasion of a favorite purchase, how lucky that she had the means; and
dropping hints about economy; and buying very extravagant paisleys. ..."
3. How to Know the Wild Flowers: A Guide to the Names, Haunts, and Habits of by Frances Theodora Parsons, Marion Satterlee (1900)
"This is one of the earliest-flowering of the white paisleys. Its roots are prized
by country children for their pleasant flavor. Great care should be taken ..."
4. Southern Literary Messenger (1849)
"... reminding you on occasion of a favorite purchase,—how lucky the had the means;
and dropping hints about economy, and buying very extravagant paisleys. ..."
5. The Annual Register, Or, A View of the History, Politics, and Literature for by Edmund Burke (1831)
"One of the paisleys replied, " The remainder of the 10/., and 1 /. for expenses,"
which sum was paid. ..."
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