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The only difference between a small waggon and a coachee, is, that the latter is better finished, has varnished pannels, and doors at the side.
From Travels in North America, From Modern Writers With Remarks and Observations; Exhibiting a Connected View of the Geography and Present State of that Quarter of the Globe by Bingley, William
That he has varnished over the real motives, and also the issue, of his expedition to Britain has been frequently suspected.
From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II by Dunlop, John
The children have called in to see the bookbinder’s shop, and are looking at a map, which he has varnished for them.
From Child-Land Picture-Pages for the Little Ones by Richter, M.
