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Craigie

[ US /ˈkɹeɪɡi/ ]
NOUN
  1. English lexicographer who was a joint editor of the Oxford English Dictionary (1872-1966)

How To Use Craigie In A Sentence

  • She said if the Watson Bill was passed she stood to lose her job and tied house at a livery yard at Craigie, near Kilmarnock.
  • The captain came to the rail; he was an RNVR lieutenant called Craigie. The Breaking Wave
  • Lorimer; she was not more than seventeen when the poet made her acquaintance, and though she had got a sort of brevet-right from an officer of the army, to use his southron name of Whelpdale, she loved best to be addressed by her maiden designation, while the poet chose to veil her in the numerous lyrics, to which she gave life, under the names of "Chloris," "The lass of Craigie-burnwood," and "The lassie wi 'the lintwhite locks. The Complete Works of Robert Burns: Containing his Poems, Songs, and Correspondence. With a New Life of the Poet, and Notices, Critical and Biographical by Allan Cunningham
  • AYR survived a late inspection after frost set in overnight and threatened to spoil the Craigie course's big charity day.
  • Lorimer; she was not more than seventeen when the poet made her acquaintance, and though she had got a sort of brevet-right from an officer of the army, to use his southron name of Whelpdale, she loved best to be addressed by her maiden designation, while the poet chose to veil her in the numerous lyrics, to which she gave life, under the names of "Chloris," "The lass of Craigie-burnwood," and "The lassie wi 'the lintwhite locks. The Complete Works of Robert Burns: Containing his Poems, Songs, and Correspondence. With a New Life of the Poet, and Notices, Critical and Biographical by Allan Cunningham
  • At Craigie on Main, half a pig's head—brined, confited and roasted—is served whole, ear and all. Lamb Sausages With Poached Fig Salad
  • The second entrance beside the Craigieburn Stream offers a handy picnic place close to the road.
  • It rained off and on all day, and we were quite content to yarn with Jean Craigie, Ernie Smith, Stan Ombler and the rest of the hut occupants.
  • The film is told through the eyes of a bombed-out family; Craigie didn't want to impose her own opinions on the film.
  • “And hear ye, Craigie,” said Bucklaw; “your boots and doublet are good enough to drink in, as the man says in the play, but they are somewhat too greasy for tea-table service; prithee, get thyself a little better rigged out, and here is to pay all charges.” The Bride of Lammermoor
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