Lexicographical Neighbors of Nebbich
Literary usage of Nebbich
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Reminiscences by Isaac Mayer Wise, David Philipson (1901)
""Let us give praise to our God;" the opening words of the grace after meals.
nebbich. An expression of pity or commiseration. ..."
2. Children of the Ghetto: A Study of a Peculiar People by Israel Zangwill (1895)
"Achi nebbich, poor little thing," cried Mrs. Kosminski, who was in a tender
mood, " very likely it hungers them sore upstairs. The father is out of work. ..."
3. Catalogue of Copyright Entries by Library of Congress Copyright Office (1918)
"Harris (CK) nebbich. 25729. Harris (DWC) Columbia is calling for thee. [etc.]
4124, 4125. Harris (Elmer) : Look pleasant. 8003. Money. 11141. Yip yip ylpee! ..."
4. Fifty Contemporary One-act Plays by Loving, Pierre (1920)
"And all the time a man must keep right on working to put bread in the mouths of
his children. And soon, now, another one comes — nebbich ! Mis. ..."
5. Little Love Stories of Manhattan by Melville Chater, Grafton Press, Amy Richards (1904)
"Achi-nebbich! The poor thing is as narrow as a toothpick. Was that the best you
could do? Your only child, too! No wonder—you got discouraged ! ..."
6. Reminiscences by Isaac Mayer Wise, David Philipson (1901)
""Let us give praise to our God;" the opening words of the grace after meals.
nebbich. An expression of pity or commiseration. ..."
7. Children of the Ghetto: A Study of a Peculiar People by Israel Zangwill (1895)
"Achi nebbich, poor little thing," cried Mrs. Kosminski, who was in a tender
mood, " very likely it hungers them sore upstairs. The father is out of work. ..."
8. Catalogue of Copyright Entries by Library of Congress Copyright Office (1918)
"Harris (CK) nebbich. 25729. Harris (DWC) Columbia is calling for thee. [etc.]
4124, 4125. Harris (Elmer) : Look pleasant. 8003. Money. 11141. Yip yip ylpee! ..."
9. Fifty Contemporary One-act Plays by Loving, Pierre (1920)
"And all the time a man must keep right on working to put bread in the mouths of
his children. And soon, now, another one comes — nebbich ! Mis. ..."
10. Little Love Stories of Manhattan by Melville Chater, Grafton Press, Amy Richards (1904)
"Achi-nebbich! The poor thing is as narrow as a toothpick. Was that the best you
could do? Your only child, too! No wonder—you got discouraged ! ..."
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