moke

Example Sentences

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I have an old police rifle, and every three months or so, when my stock of beef is low, I saddle my old pack moke, and start off to the ranges.

From The Call Of The South 1908 by Becke, Louis

From starving moke you'll get no progress steady; The well-fed ass responds to "Gee-up, Neddy!"

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, February 18, 1893 by Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), Sir

The only permissible mount now is the donkey, which must be ridden close to the tail, and referred to as a "moke."

From Puppets at Large Scenes and Subjects from Mr Punch's Show by Anstey, F.

Grey mare belongs to you, boss—don't she?—an' the black moke with the Roman nose follerin'?

From Such Is Life by Furphy, Joseph

“Ah,” said Mark, brightening up a little, “that moke is a beast.”

From Bevis The Story of a Boy by Jefferies, Richard