old war-horse

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At the very top is a very modern version of the great old war-horse cookbooks like The Fannie Farmer Cookbook and Joy of Cooking.

From Time Magazine Archive

Sandy, the old war-horse, hearing the drums, the tramp of feet, immediately lifted his head, arched his neck, cocked his tail, and struck a martial attitude.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes

Nan, this second horse, had easier gaits than the old war-horse.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes

Barry knew exactly what to do, and the old war-horse began to think he did himself.

From Harper's Young People, July 27, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly by Various

For senator it has the old war-horse Tillman, a man so admired for his power that, in our easy-going way, we almost forgive his dives into the pork-barrel.

From American Adventures A Second Trip 'Abroad at home' by Morgan, Wallace