tarrier
Example Sentences
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Jud Bates and "th' best tarrier i' Riggan" were among the most faithful attendants.
From That Lass O' Lowrie's 1877 by Burnett, Frances Hodgson
He's th' best tarrier for owt as tha ivver seed.
From That Lass O' Lowrie's 1877 by Burnett, Frances Hodgson
"Now, then, you young tarrier, make yer manners an' tell yer lies to yer betthers!" said the big sergeant, half grinning as he spoke, his hand on Shorty's collar all the time.
From From School to Battle-field A Story of the War Days by King, Charles
Old Bob warned me, though, ez Steve, the tarrier, air a mighty thief an' deceivin' ginerally.
From The Young Mountaineers Short Stories by Fraser, Malcolm
The cliverest lad of his hands and the best of his feet for twenty mile around—as full o' pluck as a tarrier an' as kindly-hearted as a wench.
From Aunt Rachel by Murray, David Christie
