tarrier

Example Sentences

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Better nor any tarrier she is at it.”

From White Lilac; or the Queen of the May by Walton, Amy

A person who could appreciate the virtues of "th' best tarrier i' Riggan," could not be regarded wholly with contempt, or even indifference.

From That Lass O' Lowrie's 1877 by Burnett, Frances Hodgson

I may want a toy tarrier for a present, or a few rats, or a score or two of sparrers, or—eh, Harry?—to see the lady go through the dove performance.

From A Little World by Fenn, George Manville

"Now, then, you young tarrier, make yer manners an' tell yer lies to yer betthers!" said the big sergeant, half grinning as he spoke, his hand on Shorty's collar all the time.

From From School to Battle-field A Story of the War Days by King, Charles

If Adam kept a tarrier, or Eve a poodle, the laps of ages hav washed away the fakt.

From The Complete Works of Josh Billings by Shaw, Henry W.