old war-horse

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At the very top is a very modern version of the great old war-horse cookbooks like The Fannie Farmer Cookbook and Joy of Cooking.

From Time Magazine Archive

Sandy, the old war-horse, hearing the drums, the tramp of feet, immediately lifted his head, arched his neck, cocked his tail, and struck a martial attitude.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes

Nan, this second horse, had easier gaits than the old war-horse.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes

I certainly felt that I needed the advice of an old war-horse like he was.

From Dawson Black: Retail Merchant by Whitehead, Harold

The noble animal looks conscious of his dignity; he has been generously fed for the last few days, and the unwonted luxury of corn has restored to the old war-horse some of his former spirit.

From The Spanish Cavalier A Story of Seville by A. L. O. E.