Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Proud; conceited; spruce.
  • noun An obsolete form of pansy.

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Examples

  • Yes | No | Report from jersey pig wrote 6 weeks 4 days ago pensy is extremely strict about baiting. completely not allowed. and if i remember correctly there can not be so much as a kernal of corn left on the ground at least 30 days prior to hunting an area. and this is enforced for all game in that state as far as i recall.

    700-Pound PA Black Bear Poached Over Pastries 2009

  • Yes | No | Report from jersey pig wrote 6 weeks 4 days ago pensy is extremely strict about baiting. completely not allowed. and if i remember correctly there can not be so much as a kernal of corn left on the ground at least 30 days prior to hunting an area. and this is enforced for all game in that state as far as i recall.

    700-Pound PA Black Bear Poached Over Pastries 2009

  • Helen Walker was held among her equals pensy, that is, proud or conceited; but the facts brought to prove this accusation seem only to evince a strength of character superior to those around her.

    The Heart of Mid-Lothian 2007

  • Helen Walker was held among her equals pensy, that is, proud or conceited; but the facts brought to prove this accusation seem only to evince a strength of character superior to those around her.

    The Heart of Mid-Lothian 1822

  • Yes | No | Report from jersey pig wrote 1 year 17 weeks ago yeah kev we know you pensy folk dont care for us jersey guys much. every november we get reminded at deer camp.

    New Jersey Man Could Pay For Shooting Squirrels Dave Hurteau 2008

  • Helen Walker was held among her equals _pensy, _ that is, proud or conceited; but the facts brought to prove this accusation seem only to evince a strength of character superior to those around her.

    The Heart of Mid-Lothian, Volume 1 Walter Scott 1801

  • Helen Walker was held among her equals _pensy, _ that is, proud or conceited; but the facts brought to prove this accusation seem only to evince a strength of character superior to those around her.

    The Heart of Mid-Lothian, Complete Walter Scott 1801

  • If Qt writing-pensy are very strong m4 elastic, Viiul last long. lo bard winters tbe raven comes nearer tbe towns tban usual for such a shy bird; then be is fre*

    Sporting Magazine 1813

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