By the time grandfather was a half-grown boy, big enough to join in the rough crowd of village lads who tormented Jed, the old Dizzard had been for years the local butt.
"Hillsboro People"
Dorothy Canfield
A whole lot of the neighbors had come in to watch with him, and even then, with the old Dizzard actually dying, they were making a fool of him.
"Hillsboro People"
Dorothy Canfield
Dobbin went on with Tweaks, Robin obliged with Sneaks, And Diccory Dizzard, as fast as a blizzard, Exhibited Lightning Streaks!
"More Cricket Songs"
Norman Gale