Crossword clues for lizzie
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
pet form of fem. proper name Elizabeth, used colloquially for "a motor car" (especially an early-model Ford) from 1913; also tin lizzie.
Wiktionary
Wikipedia
Lizzie or Lizzy is a nickname for Elizabeth and Elisabet, often given as an independent name in the United States, especially in the late 19th century.
Lizzie is a 1957 drama film directed by Hugo Haas. The film is based on the novel The Bird's Nest by Shirley Jackson and stars Eleanor Parker, Richard Boone and Joan Blondell. The popular songs " It's Not for Me to Say" and "Warm and Tender" were written for this film, and performed by Johnny Mathis, who played a piano player/singer in the film. (Both songs were subsequently included in Mathis' fifth album, Johnny's Greatest Hits). The film was produced by MGM Studios.
The mascot for the 2000 Paralympics was "Lizzie" the Frill-necked Lizard. The frill of the Paralympic mascot was coloured in green and gold and represented the country via the shape. The ochre colour of Lizzie’s body aimed to mirror the colour of the land. The frill neck lizard is a native Australian animal which inhabits northern parts of the country. The lizard was chosen because of its will to survive along with its tenacity, it carries the Paralympic message of power and pride to both Australians and international audiences. The strength, determination and attitude of Lizzie symbolise the character traits of all Paralympic Athletes.
Lizzie has been given the voice of Olivia Newton-John, a well-known Australian singer, actor and entertainer. Olivia made performances with Lizzie leading up to the Games, spreading the word about excellence within the Paralympic Community.
The outstanding visibility and community engagement to Lizzie the lizard ultimately led to marketing success, unrivalled by the three olympic mascots. Lizzie captured the imagination of the public, leading to the iconic representation at the Paralympic games. The Australian Paralympic Committee noted the significant branding capitol and realised that this could be leveraged in the future.
Usage examples of "lizzie".
Beyond his pain for Lizzie, and his distress at the blackening of her reputation, he, too, missed the McGillivrays, missed the joy and comfort of suddenly being part of a large, exuberant family, after so many years of loneliness.
Puzzled, Ryan watched as she proceeded to ring the fragile crystal bell as though she were the town cryer, not stopping until a startled Lizzie peeked around the door.
Lizzie called at The Forks more frequently than even her parents, and came because she wanted to see Jass.
There was another reason why Lizzie enjoyed going to The Forks of Cypress, and that was James.
Lizzie, for her part, was not overly anxious to assume her new role at The Forks, for it meant that she would be displacing Sally, and Lizzie still had certain nervous fears about her mother-in-law.
The Forks with her pappy and her marnmy, and Miss Lizzie would be sent to live with the field slaves.
She had an awful vision of Lizzie trying to run The Forks of Cypress without any slaves, and the very idea of it made her weep in horror.
When he arrived back at The Forks of Cypress after his long trek home, he was greeted with surprising warmth by Letitia, and cordially by Sally and Lizzie.
She would not return to The Forks of Cypress and have Miss Lizzie gloat over her.
Lizzie is a handsome, statuesque freedwoman, curiously self-assured, who made the ballgowns for half the famous ladies in Washington.
Lizzie from Manfredand it hadit did nothing to redirect her attention to Bobby.
Lizzie still gripped his shoulders, her face paler than his, and her small knuckles sharp and white.
Lizzie paused to toss the gypsy fiddler a kopek, receiving in return a burst of incomprehensible gratitude and, for some reason, a tract or ballad sheet of some kind, which she stowed away in her handbag without a glance.
So when Vicki Turner had left the enclaves and come to live with Livers and given Lizzie a good terminal and crystal library, there was everything to learn.
But maybe Lizzie was different from most Livers, because of this Vicki Turner.