Phisnomy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Phisnomy is a noun meaning Obsolete spelling of physiognomy.
Meaning
Obsolete spelling of physiognomy.
Example Sentences
Surely I ſhold knovv full vvell that face and phiſnomy: O Heavens! 'tis Peregrin.
Faith Seignior, novv I look better on you, I do not like your Phiſnomy ſo vvell as your Intellects […]
The fyrst that I reade of that thus painted her phisnomy was the noughtye quene Iesabell, the common butcher and murderer of all the preachers and prophetes of almightye God.
Word Forms
- phisnomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include visnomy, fisnomie, visnomie, physiognomy, phiznomy, metoposcopy.
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