Ladybird
['ledɪbɝd]
Definition
(n.) Any one of numerous species of small beetles of the genus Coccinella and allied genera (family Coccinellidae); -- called also ladybug, ladyclock, lady cow, lady fly, and lady beetle. Coccinella seplempunctata in one of the common European species. See Coccinella.
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Examples
- I am very much put out about my Ladybird. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- I know that the longer I keep you here, the greater hope there is for my Ladybird. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- There never was, nor will be, but one man worthy of Ladybird, said Miss Pross; and that was my brother Solomon, if he hadn't made a mistake in life. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- I don't want dozens of people who are not at all worthy of Ladybird, to come here looking after her, said Miss Pross. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Now, Ladybird, never you stir from that fire till I come back! Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- I don't suppose anything about it but what Ladybird tells me. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Don't you move, Ladybird! Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Ladybird has learnt to know then that his mind is walking up and down, walking up and down, in his old prison. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- What is to be told to Ladybird? Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
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