Example Sentences

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"P'raps them critters will have had enough already and will sheer off," said Hank, still sitting motionless on the top of the snow wall when the watch he had been keeping came to its end.

From A Boy of the Dominion A Tale of Canadian Immigration by Brereton, F. S. (Frederick Sadleir)

Those clouds will sheer small fleeces from their sides, Which, melting in our sight as in a dream, Will vanish all like phantoms in the sky.

From Tecumseh : a Drama by Mair, Charles

One day they will sheer off on meeting a human being and make no attempt to attack; the next day, for no apparent reason, they may execute a most determined charge.

From The Man-Eaters of Tsavo and Other East African Adventures by Selous, Frederick Courteney

When that God-fearin' skipper takes a look at us, he will sheer off and clap on sail, lads.

From Blackbeard: Buccaneer by Schoonover, Frank Earle

I will sheer alongside you presently, and tell you what to do.”

From The Voyage of the Aurora by Collingwood, Harry