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Definition of Ogrish
1. ogreish [adj] : OGRISHLY [adv] - See also: ogreish
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ogrish
Literary usage of Ogrish
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1916)
"You have prostituted your genius to fell and ogrish devices. . . . You have turned
killer and run with the wolf- pack. But we will reckon with you in the ..."
2. The Gentleman's Magazine (1877)
"... from that ogrish sounding word, Gravitation. " Sit down, Citizen Steen," said
the other, gruffly. " I'm thirsty. Well—what's the news ? ..."
3. Portraits of Women by Gamaliel Bradford (1916)
"Something of the Doctor's enthusiasm must doubtless be laid to the influence of
grace, beauty, and feminine charm on that ogrish and susceptible heart. ..."
4. Electrical Review (1891)
"The first dish was a fancy from " Sing a Song of Sixpence," and M. Jan Van Beers
opened a " Nightingale Pie "—not a ogrish repast, but one that set free a ..."
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