cowkeeper

Example Sentences

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"Good day, Monsieur le Curé," said the cowkeeper, respectfully.

From A Night on the Borders of the Black Forest by Edwards, Amelia Ann Blanford

"Alas, Monsieur," replied the cowkeeper, bluntly, "the Baron de Pradines had very few friends in these parts, but no enemy, I think, who would serve him a turn like this."

From A Night on the Borders of the Black Forest by Edwards, Amelia Ann Blanford

Behind the house tenanted by the Dunns were premises occupied until recently by a cowkeeper.

From A Life's Secret A Novel by Wood, Mrs. Henry

Here the cowkeeper crossed himself devoutly, and his companions followed his example.

From A Night on the Borders of the Black Forest by Edwards, Amelia Ann Blanford

But early on the morrow—between five and six o'clock—came Will Hendra, a cowkeeper, into our courtyard with a strange tale; one that disquieted if it did not altogether astonish me.

From Old Fires and Profitable Ghosts by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir