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

Thar iz one thing certain, if i ever do own a Nufoundland, or rat tarrier, they hav got tew be thorobred.

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

Old Bob warned me, though, ez Steve, the tarrier, air a mighty thief an' deceivin' ginerally.

From The Young Mountaineers Short Stories by Fraser, Malcolm

"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 had bin ony other dog—greyhound, bull, tarrier, or even a young sheep-dog—d'yo' think he'd ha' stopped wi' the one?

From Bob, Son of Battle by Ollivant, Alfred