cowkeeper

Example Sentences

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But early on the morrow—between five and six o'clock—came Will Hendra, a cowkeeper, into our courtyard with a strange tale; one that disquieted if it did not altogether astonish me.

From Old Fires and Profitable Ghosts by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

After leaving the cowkeeper I had that feeling of revulsion very strongly which all who know and love cows occasionally experience at the very thought of beef.

From Afoot in England by Hudson, W. H. (William Henry)

Behind the house tenanted by the Dunns were premises occupied until recently by a cowkeeper.

From A Life's Secret A Novel by Wood, Mrs. Henry

They heard footsteps receding from the door, and called to Smith, the cowkeeper, to know what was the matter.

From The History of Margaret Catchpole A Suffolk Girl by Cobbold, Richard

"Good day, Monsieur le Curé," said the cowkeeper, respectfully.

From A Night on the Borders of the Black Forest by Edwards, Amelia Ann Blanford