Excerpt from A Dictionary of Sports: Or Companion to the Field, the Forest, and the Riverside, Containing
Action OF the mouth. The agitation of the tongue and the jaw of a horse that, by champing upon the bit, keeps his mouth fresh. It is shown by a white ropy foam, which is a sure indication of health, mettle, and vigour.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is the definitive guide to sports and sporting terms used in the British Isles and abroad. Many of them are obsolete terms which have been superseded by more modern equivalents. The author, a gentleman well-versed in such matters, explains these curious terms and tells us about the sports in which they were used. Not only does it provide the definitions of the terms but also explores their history and evolution through the ages, providing depth to the more technical terms. The author takes us step-by-step through the vocabulary and activities that make up the varied and entertaining world of sports. This book will prove an invaluable addition to the library of both the casual reader and the avid sportsman alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282113896_0
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