Example Sentences

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Better nor any tarrier she is at it.”

From White Lilac; or the Queen of the May by Walton, Amy

Thar iz one thing certain, if i ever do own a Nufoundland, or rat tarrier, they hav got tew be thorobred.

From The Complete Works of Josh Billings by Shaw, Henry W.

I never hav had the happiness yet to own a rat tarrier even, in fakt i hav allus been poor, and haven’t been beforehanded enuff yet tew own a dog.

From The Complete Works of Josh Billings by Shaw, Henry W.

Where wings to rustle use, But this poor tarrier - Searching my spirit's eaves - Find I for carrier.

From Poems by Thompson, Francis

There was some friction when George first coom on leave an' Mr. Gedge let 'im have th' tarrier for a day's ratting.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, June 16, 1920 by Various