highbred

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Highbred and proud, Landau moved out of the paddock under the royal purple, gold and scarlet silks of his owner, Queen Elizabeth II.

From Time Magazine Archive

"For whom shall we send?" said Mrs. Highbred, who was unused to scenes of distress and now longed to have her guest far from her dwelling.

From Allegories of Life by Adams, J. S., Mrs.

Highbred, proud, brilliant, witty, and with a will that bent every one else to her purpose, she took Lincoln captive.

From The Every-day Life of Abraham Lincoln A Narrative And Descriptive Biography With Pen-Pictures And Personal Recollections By Those Who Knew Him by Browne, Francis F. (Francis Fisher)

Mrs. Highbred, hearing of her popularity, concluded to give a party and invite her.

From Allegories of Life by Adams, J. S., Mrs.

Great was the surprise of Mrs. Highbred and her household to learn that the quiet stranger at the cottage was the sister of Error.

From Allegories of Life by Adams, J. S., Mrs.