Lexicographical Neighbors of Sheenie
Literary usage of Sheenie
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Dictionary of Slang, Jargon & Cant: Embracing English, American, and Anglo by Albert Barrère, Charles Godfrey Leland (1890)
"Said Billy to the German sheenie, " You know you cannot show a clean bill of
health."—Sporting Times. Mr. —— struck me as a bit off colour in his acting on ..."
2. Types from City Streets by Hutchins Hapgood (1910)
"But when I couldn't find sheenie Annie or Blond Mamie I was downright broken-hearted."
I was beginning to feel decidedly uncomfortable. I wanted to laugh. ..."
3. The Life and Opinions of General Sir Charles James Napier, G.C.B. by Sir William Francis Patrick Napier (1857)
"Well, my race has been fairly run and death can be met. " 5th, sheenie.—I discover
new villanies every day. There is a poll-tax on Hindoos and ..."
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