half-hunter
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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"Yes, sir," I said, and laid on the table my silver English half-hunter with Albert.
From Ruggles of Red Gap by Harry Leon Wilson
The Squire slashed the dogs silent with his half-hunter to catch the reply.
From The Yeoman Adventurer by George W. Gough
My father had a half-hunter gold watch and a chain of twisted leather which he wore as long as I can remember.
From The House 'Round the Corner by Louis Tracy
Redwood rode a strong horse of the half-hunter breed, while the “wolf-killer” was mounted upon one of the scraggiest looking quadrupeds it would be possible to imagine—an old mare “mustang.”
From The Hunters' Feast Conversations Around the Camp Fire by Mayne Reid
He had also taken out a presentation gold half-hunter, suitably inscribed in memory of one of his more bloodless victories.
From The Thousandth Woman by Ernest W. Hornung
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