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  • And then out of a natural slyness -- perhaps on these latter occasions, from a secret sympathy for "missie" -- he would often devote himself to proving the solidarity of all "church priests,"

    Helbeck of Bannisdale — Volume II Humphry Ward 1885

  • Never had she known her little "missie" so altogether submissive and reasonable.

    The Cuckoo Clock 1893

  • "Good morning, missie," she said gently, not feeling, to tell the truth, very sure as to what sort of a humor "missie" was likely to be found in this morning.

    The Cuckoo Clock 1893

  • "Good morning, missie," she said gently, not feeling, to tell the truth, very sure as to what sort of a humour "missie" was likely to be found in this morning.

    The Cuckoo Clock Mrs. Molesworth 1880

  • "Good morning, missie," she said gently, not feeling, to tell the truth, very sure as to what sort of a humour "missie" was likely to be found in this morning.

    The Cuckoo Clock Mrs. Molesworth 1880

  • Oh no! Him European man, white skin all same, missie!

    Burmese Days 2002

  • Daar sal 'n voortgesette raadplegingsproses wees ten opsigte van die ontwikkeling van hierdie missie en visie en die Nasionale

    ANC Daily News Briefing 1996

  • Die oefening rondom die formulering van 'n visie en missie hou verband met die Nasionale Party se besef van die noodsaaklikheid van die verbreking van die huidige geykte party politieke patrone.

    ANC Daily News Briefing 1996

  • Gerard's eyes narrowed in warning, giving him time to realize it was not the little missie in jeopardy, but his captain.

    Thief Of Hearts Medeiros, Teresa 1994

  • "I didn't mind the pillow, missie, but I do wish you'd stop threatening to shoot the Captain."

    Thief Of Hearts Medeiros, Teresa 1994

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