large cane
Americannoun
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It began with Jean Baptiste Lully, who, as an early ensemble conductor, clobbered his toe with the large cane he used to gesture toward his 24 violins.
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It was Adrian Van Zoon, heavy, dressed richly as usual, and carrying a large cane, with a gold head.
From The Rulers of the Lakes A Story of George and Champlain by Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander)
It was dusk now, and when Harry went to his room he lit a couple of candles and seated himself in a large cane arm-chair and opened his letters.
From The Treasure of the Incas by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
Accordingly Agib, arrayed in magnificent apparel, went along with the eunuch, who held a large cane in his hand.
From The Arabian Nights Entertainments - Volume 01 by Anonymous
For after the governor's order was executed, two old men appeared before him; one of them with a large cane in his hand, which he used as a staff.
From The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha by Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de
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