small cane
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Before he was many days old he was not only looking like a mouse but acting like one, too—wearing a gray hat and carrying a small cane.
From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White
Mine was a small cane rod, his a salmon-rod.
From Angling Sketches by Lang, Andrew
It was agreed that Mr. Prettyman should fall upon his knees before lord Martin in the public room in the presence of Delia, and, asking his pardon, put a small cane into his hand.
From Damon and Delia A Tale by Godwin, William
He was shouting forth the French drinking carol in a voice as sweet as it was loud, and at the same time waving in the air a small cane.
From Eleven Possible Cases by Fyles, Franklin
Another was a bow, the string being of catgut, which was struck with a small cane.
From Manco, the Peruvian Chief An Englishman's Adventures in the Country of the Incas by Cooper, A.W.
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