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cross-mate

[kraws-mayt, kros-] / ˈkrɔsˈmeɪt, ˈkrɒs- /


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He'll be such a perfect cross-mate for Topsy.

From Horses Nine Stories of Harness and Saddle by Sewell Ford

Why, this cross-mated bunch of ours hadn't been out in the Agnes more'n three days before I could have told you the life hist'ry of 'most everyone in the party.

From Wilt Thou Torchy by Sewell Ford

"Here are two people cross-mated," said she, and events bore her out.

From Clementina by A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley) Mason

Some cross-mated pair they'll make; but I ain't so sure it won't be a good match.

From Torchy, Private Sec. by F. Foster Lincoln

Keep all the best squabs hatched during the year, so cross-mating them as not to have nest mates mated up for breeding.

From Profitable Squab Breeding by Carl Dare


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