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
"Most natural thing in the world," said Miss Standish, rising to an argument like an old war-horse to the sound of a trumpet.
From Flint His Faults, His Friendships and His Fortunes by Goodwin, Maud Wilder
Like an old war-horse I scented the battle, and my blood flamed through me.
From Orrain A Romance by Levett-Yeats, S.
