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Definition of Eskies
1. esky [n] - See also: esky
Lexicographical Neighbors of Eskies
Literary usage of Eskies
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Short History of the Canadian People by George Bryce (1887)
"... so characteristic of the north, as to have taken their name from his, as "
Huskies," or " eskies," bearing him full speed across glacier or snowy plain, ..."
2. The Remarkable History of the Hudson's Bay Company: Including that of the by George Bryce (1900)
"The frozen, snowy plains and lakes were crossed in winter by the serviceable
sledge drawn by Eskimo dogs, familiarly called "eskies" or "Huskies. ..."
3. Chess in Iceland and in Icelandic Literature: With Historical Notes on Other by Willard Fiske (1905)
"... the Icelandic "Klis saga"), which is almost unique in this romantic literature
in condemning the practice of the game of chess; "as eskies ne as tables, ..."
4. Daytrips Eastern Australia: 60 One Day Adventures by Car, Rail Or Bus by James Postell (2004)
"You can buy inexpensive eskies (coolers) for under AU $15 (see any of the Crazy
Clark stores), which might be worthwhile. Don't forget to ask for a map of ..."
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