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bestraddle

[bih-strad-l] / bɪˈstræd l /
VERB
straddle
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Never speak ill of the beast you bestraddle!

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 07, No. 44, June, 1861 Creator by Various

The sailor’s chest,—for which its owner now felt increased affection,—was the first thing secured; and next the cask upon which Snowball had bestraddled himself to get a better view.

From The Ocean Waifs A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea by Reid, Mayne

Pirka replied that she had bestraddled a broomstick, flown out of the window, and left this wench behind in her stead.

From Pretty Michal by Jókai, Mór

He limped along in his high dragoon boots, walking with the wide-legged gait of one who had bestraddled leather for many hours and was sore from it.

From Paths of Glory Impressions of War Written at and Near the Front by Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury)




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