Lexicographical Neighbors of Noosers
Literary usage of Noosers
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Macmillan's Magazine by David Masson, George Grove, John Morley, Mowbray Morris (1874)
"Two tame ones follow the herd, until they can separate one from it; a couple of
natives, skilful as noosers. are behind, and supported again by the native ..."
2. The Cruise of Her Majesty's Ship "Bacchante", 1879-1882 by Albert Victor, George (1886)
"After the tusker there came one large cow and five more medium-sized elephants—three
well-grown calves and two smaller ones. The tame elephants and noosers ..."
3. Two Years in the Jungle: The Experiences of a Hunter and Naturalist in India by William Temple Hornaday (1885)
"Usually three or four tame elephants completely surround one of the others and
hold him in his place, while the noosers slip down, quietly tie his feet ..."
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