lynx-eyed

[ lingks-ahyd ]

/ ˈlɪŋksˌaɪd /

sharp-sighted.

Origin of lynx-eyed

First recorded in 1590–1600

lynn canal, lynnfield, lynnwood, lynwood, lynx, lynx-eyed, lyo-, lyocratic, lyolysis, lyon, lyon bean

A lynx-eyed, fiery man, with the spirit of an old knight in him; more of a hero than any modern I have seen for a long time.'

Victorian Worthies |George Henry Blore
But the p. 340circumstance was not unnoticed by my lynx-eyed, ghostly comforter.

Eighteen Months' Imprisonment |Donald Shaw
The neighbours also, lynx-eyed and curious, had never suspected.

The Old Peabody Pew |Kate Douglas Wiggin
Gentle and lovable as she was in every other aspect, towards Sebastian she seemed like a lynx-eyed detective.

Hilda Wade |Grant Allen

As patiently as might be, Baker and I waited, lynx-eyed, until two chairs were vacated.

Mud and Khaki |Vernon Bartlett

lynx-eyed

having keen sight