moke

Example Sentences

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The gawky camel shuffles along, a picture of woe with a load of 2 cwt. to 4 cwt., whilst the little moke trips smartly with almost an equal weight upon his back.

From Khartoum Campaign, 1898 or the Re-Conquest of the Soudan by Burleigh, Bennet

The only permissible mount now is the donkey, which must be ridden close to the tail, and referred to as a "moke."

From Puppets at Large Scenes and Subjects from Mr Punch's Show by Anstey, F.

The races came to Dandaloo, And all the cornstalks from the West, On ev'ry kind of moke and screw, Came forth in all their glory drest.

From The Man from Snowy River by Paterson, A. B. (Andrew Barton)

After delivering two dozen of the best, the moke turned round to sniff the cold corpse, but the corpse was still warm and smiling.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, November 14, 1917 by Various

Provided all one's kit had been put on a cart, the easiest way was often to let the moke go where it liked, and walk on oneself without it.

From A Kut Prisoner by Bishop, H. C. W.