nose bag
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of nose bag
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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Hazel had eaten various roots in his life, but only once before had he tasted carrot, when a cart horse had spilled a nose bag near the home warren.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
It was a long canvas nose bag with straps to go over a horse’s ears.
From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck
"The Kid," Weary explained, "put the nose bag on Silver and then left the stable door open."
From The Flying U's Last Stand by Bower, B. M.
Treatment.—Keep the horse warm and free from draughts; use nose bag and give Pratts Heave, Cough and Cold Remedy according to directions.
From Pratt's Practical Pointers on the Care of Livestock and Poultry by Pratt Food Co.
"I even eat my meals from a nose bag," he told Uncle Denny sadly.
From Still Jim by Morrow, Honoré
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