Parisienne
[pәrizi'en]
Definition
(n.) A female native or resident of Paris.
Inputed by Brice
Examples
- This Parisienne was always in debt; her salary being anticipated, not only in dress, but in perfumes, cosmetics, confectionery, and condiments. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- The unimaginative Anglaise proved better than the Parisienne's fears: she sat literally unprovided, as bare of bloom or leaf as the winter tree. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- I know you well--St. Pierre, the Parisienne--cette ma?tresse-femme, my cousin Beck herself. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- The Parisienne, on the other hand, was prodigal and profligate (in disposition, that is: as to action, I do not know). Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Et Mademoiselle Lucy est coquette comme dix Parisiennes, he answered. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
Typist: Tyler