fishing

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The lessees shall reserve from the sub-leases, for behoof of the proprietor, the right of searching for and working mines and minerals, and the right of salmon and trout fishings and shootings.

From Second Shetland Truck System Report by Guthrie, William

She said nothing of her arrangements at all, nor spoke of what she was going to do, and answered none of Lucy's ardent and innocent fishings after information.

From Sir Tom by Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret)

With regard to the other leases, I do not say they were such as would interfere with the fishings.

From Second Shetland Truck System Report by Guthrie, William

But you were not at these other fishings for Mouat?-No;

From Second Shetland Truck System Report by Guthrie, William

Accordingly, when the fishings and fightings of the summer were over, the young warrior laid by his sword, lines, and trident, and, seating himself at Hilda’s feet, went diligently to work.

From Erling the Bold by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)