tarrier
Example Sentences
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Every branch, every flower, became a hand of the sun's clock for the impatient tarrier, while its seconds and minutes moved haltingly forward.
From Withered Leaves. Vol. I. (of III) A Novel by Rudolf von Gottschall
There was some friction when George first coom on leave an' Mr. Gedge let 'im have th' tarrier for a day's ratting.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, June 16, 1920 by Various
Jud Bates and "th' best tarrier i' Riggan" were among the most faithful attendants.
From That Lass O' Lowrie's 1877 by Frances Hodgson Burnett
I may want a toy tarrier for a present, or a few rats, or a score or two of sparrers, or—eh, Harry?—to see the lady go through the dove performance.
From A Little World by George Manville Fenn
A person who could appreciate the virtues of "th' best tarrier i' Riggan," could not be regarded wholly with contempt, or even indifference.
From That Lass O' Lowrie's 1877 by Frances Hodgson Burnett
