crabstick
[krab-stik]
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noun
Origin of crabstick
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The rider applied the crabstick more vigorously than before.
Self-controlMary Brunton
Crabstick, on this occasion, had not far to go to seek her own couch.
The Eustace DiamondsAnthony Trollope
Crabstick, with a good deal of reticence, supported her mistress.
The Eustace DiamondsAnthony Trollope
I have told you the whole story, as it has been told to me by the woman Crabstick.
The Eustace DiamondsAnthony Trollope
He told Toney that old Crabstick was dead and that he must go home.
The Funny PhilosophersGeorge Yellott
crabstick
noun
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