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
As you have doubtless guessed, Ned is an old war-horse, and it is said he has missed but one Decoration-day parade, and has reached the ripe old age of forty years.
From Harper's Round Table, October 22, 1895 by Various
"Most natural thing in the world," said Miss Standish, rising to an argument like an old war-horse to the sound of a trumpet.
From Flint His Faults, His Friendships and His Fortunes by Goodwin, Maud Wilder
