amie
Americannoun
plural
amies-
a female friend.
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a girlfriend or female lover.
noun
Example Sentences
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"A woman can refuse jewels she hasn't seen," says the count's petite amie, as she hesitates to accept his gift.
From Time Magazine Archive
Simone remains his good amie, but unless he leaves a will to the contrary, Arlette will be his legal heir.
From Time Magazine Archive
When she announces that she is pregnant, he happily makes preparations to leave home, move in with his petite amie.
From Time Magazine Archive
“Et ton amie, ca va!” she asked casually—How’s your friend?
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
As he was saying this, the new Madame Helvétius entered with the nectar, and I recognized her instantly as my former American amie, Mrs. Franklin.
From Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume I (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings by Bruce, Wiliam Cabell
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