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 572
the hind feetonly, but they should be aware that s6mehorses strike as truly and as terribly with theirfore feet: it is prudent therefore, in all opera-tions, to blindfold the animal, and the more so,as by this he becomes particularly intimidated,nor will he often strike without an aim. Bar-nacles… … THE VELVET DUCK. V alerian, s. A plant, of which cats are immoderately fond.Vapour, s. Anything exhalable, anything that mingles with the air; wind; fume, steam ; diseases caused by diseased nerves; melancholy, spleen.Varnish, s. A matter laid upon wood, metal, or other bodies, to make them shine.…
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