First recorded in 1715–25
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None the less was it probable, as her mistress well knew, that if slip-rail or panel was down she would be at her old home by morning light.
From Nevermore by Bolderwood, Rolf
And Meg let down the slip-rail, put it back in its place with trembling fingers, and fled in wild haste through the two remaining paddocks.
From Seven Little Australians by Turner, Ethel Sybil
Another slip-rail lowered, they drew up at the foot of a steepish hill, beside a sandy little vegetable garden, a shed and a pump.
From The Getting of Wisdom by Richardson, Henry Handel
They had reached the slip-rail and were climbing over, when a tall man appeared from the garden of Drink Between.
From The Happy Adventurers by Middleton, Lydia Miller
Not very far off there was a lean horse standing, but he didn't seem to like to come through the slip-rail o' the paddock fence.
From Station Amusements in New Zealand by Barker, Lady (Mary Anne)
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