Gussie

Examples

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• Through the window, I see Miss Gussie in her garden, tying up a tomato plant with string.

  Fiction book (1990)

• When he was young, Augustus was often nicknamed Gussie by his friends.

• Big Mary tired little Gussie out last night.

  Husbands (1970)

• Mama and I got in one bed, and Miss Gussie got a whole one to herself.

  Fiction book (1990)

• Who runs this place since the Duke and Gussie got sent up?

  Knock on Any Door (1949)

• "It's almost a shame," said Miss Gussie, looking back at me.

  Fiction book (1990)

• I had a small memory of Miss Gussie, my grandmother.

  Fiction book (1990)

• Violet goes off to her play practice, and Miss Gussie goes outside to spray her tomatoes.

  Fiction book (1990)

• "Let's not talk about leaving just yet," said Miss Gussie, putting her arm around my mama, hugging her real close.

  Fiction book (1990)

• Sometimes I had slept over at Miss Gussie's, but I knew those days were over.

  Fiction book (1990)

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Etymology