Read full poem →That once were underwood of hazel and ash
In Jenny Pinks's Copse. Now, by the hedge
Close packed, they make a thicket fancy alone
Dictionary Entry
A device for spinning thread from fiber onto multiple spindles (also called spinning jenny).
Origin
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Common Phrases
. jennylind jennysaid jennyjenny spinningjenny missjenny said
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Poetry examples for “jenny”
Excerpts from the ReadingWillow English Library collection.
Read full poem →The robin sings his song by the dairy O!
Where the little Jenny wrens cock their tails among the hens,
Singing morning's happy songs with Mary O!
Read full poem →Jenny and Will go arm in arm,
He’s a lucky fellow ;
Read full poem →When first I gaed to woo my Jenny,
Ye then was trottin’ wi’ your minnie:
Read full poem →If she be shy, her sister try,
Ye’ll maybe fancy Jenny;
If ye’ll dispense wi’ want o’ sense—
Read full poem →Of the auld Scottish nation.
_Jenny_ shall wear the hood,
_Jocky_ the sark of God;