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Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Lantern-jawed — Lan tern jawed , a. Having lantern jaws or long, thin jaws; as, a lantern jawed person. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
lantern jawed — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ having long, thin jaws, giving a drawn look to the face … English terms dictionary
lantern-jawed — lan|tern jawed [ ,læntərn dʒɔd ] adjective someone who is lantern jawed has a long thin jaw and cheeks that curve inward … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
lantern jawed — adjective See lantern jawed … Wiktionary
lantern-jawed — adjective see lantern jaw … New Collegiate Dictionary
lantern-jawed — /lan teuhrn jawd /, adj. having a lantern jaw. [1690 1700] * * * … Universalium
lantern-jawed — adjective With a protruding or jutting lower jaw … Wiktionary
lantern-jawed — adjective having a long narrow jaw and cheeks that sink inwards … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
Jawed — (j[add]d), a. Having jaws; chiefly in composition; as, lantern jawed. Jawed like a jetty. Skelton. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
lantern jaw — n. [from resemblance to the early lantern with long sides of thin, concave horn] 1. a projecting lower jaw 2. [pl.] long, thin jaws, with sunken cheeks, that give the face a lean, gaunt appearance lantern jawed adj … English World dictionary
