First recorded in 1715–25
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They had reached the slip-rail and were climbing over, when a tall man appeared from the garden of Drink Between.
From The Happy Adventurers by Middleton, Lydia Miller
None the less was it probable, as her mistress well knew, that if slip-rail or panel was down she would be at her old home by morning light.
From Nevermore by Bolderwood, Rolf
Darkness had settled down when horse and rider reached the slip-rail at the entrance of the field before Frank’s house.
From Frank Oldfield Lost and Found by Wilson, Theodore P.
And Meg let down the slip-rail, put it back in its place with trembling fingers, and fled in wild haste through the two remaining paddocks.
From Seven Little Australians by Turner, Ethel Sybil
Not very far off there was a lean horse standing, but he didn't seem to like to come through the slip-rail o' the paddock fence.
From Station Amusements in New Zealand by Barker, Lady (Mary Anne)
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