trail herd
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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It was the first trail herd that had been started eastward since the coming of the railroad.
From The Trail Horde by Seltzer, Charles Alden
As this would be the first trail herd from Las Palomas, we naturally felt no small pride in the transaction.
From A Texas Matchmaker by Adams, Andy
"Don't overplay yore hand," cautioned the owner of the trail herd.
From A Man Four-Square by Raine, William MacLeod
Hastening on home, on my arrival I was assured by my ranch foreman that he could gather a trail herd in less than a week.
From Reed Anthony, Cowman by Adams, Andy
"Is Lawler accepting my price, Caldwell?" interrupted Warden, quietly; "I saw a Circle L trail herd headed toward town this evening."
From The Trail Horde by Seltzer, Charles Alden
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