sage hen
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sage hen
An Americanism dating back to 1835–45
Example Sentences
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“Until that happens, funding for any potential ESA rule with respect to the sage hen should be withheld.”
From Washington Times ● Dec. 14, 2014
My blood began to simmer like sage hen stew.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
That bird-benedict must be sized like a sage hen to toot all that.
From Lonesome Town by Dorrance, Ethel
Not a word was spoken, but the kettle of sage hen was silently put on the floor by Tom as the bench began to fill up.
From Good Cheer Stories Every Child Should Know by Dickinson, Asa Don
For bait, rabbit, sage hen, prairie dog or almost any kind of fresh meat may be used.
From Science of Trapping Describes the Fur Bearing Animals, Their Nature, Habits And Distribution, With Practical Methods For Their Capture by Kreps, Elmer Harry
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