shorthorns
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It is a cross of Indian Brahma cattle, which are resistant to the tropical heat and diseases of southern Texas, and pure-bred shorthorns, one of the great English beef breeds.
From Time Magazine Archive
On the way to Cork the Chief Justice's coach was stopped by a drove of valuable shorthorns on the road.
From Law and Laughter by Morton, George A. (George Alexander)
I’m perfectly sick of science and superphosphates, shorthorns, and steam tackle.
From Greene Ferne Farm by Jefferies, Richard
Mr Alexander Hay, Shethin, was the first who introduced shorthorns into Aberdeenshire.
From Cattle and Cattle-breeders by M'Combie, William
Now the shorthorns have come, and the cattle are housed carefully.
From Wild Life in a Southern County by Jefferies, Richard
