teize

Definitions

Forma verbal. Verb. [B1]

Examples

“[…] “Subjects for Painters,” in which, with his uſual ſucceſs, he laughs at, or teizes the Royal Academicians; […]”

“Its ſiſter,[…], ſtood patiently at the ſide of its cradle, with a large vine-branch in her hand, which ſhe waved backwards and forwards to prevent⟳ the numerous flies, that noon brings forth in that country, from teizing the ſick child.”

“I hope⟳ she will recollect it, and be satisfied, as well she may, with moving the queen of a palace, though the king may appear⟳ best in the back ground, and as I have⟳ no desire to teize her, I shall never force⟳ your name⟳ upon her again.”

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