The field book : or, Sports and pastimes of the United kingdom ; compiled from the best authorities, ancient and modern (1833)
Maxwell, W. H. (William Hamilton), 1792-1850 · London : E. Wilson · leaf 408
ing. Platina, s. A species of metal, much used in bushing touch-holes, andgenerally preferred to gold for that purpose. Play, s. Amusement, sport; game, practice of gaming; contest at a game ;practice in any contest. Pledget, s. A small mass of lint. Plethora, s. The state in which the vessels are… … This genus is distinguished by a large fulleye; the bill is straight, short, and ratherswollen towards the tip; the head is large; the legs are naked abovo the knee ; and most ofthe species are without the hind toe. Although the plover has generally been Plo] THE FIELD BOOK. 395 classed with those…
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