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Definition of Ridgelings
1. ridgeling [n] - See also: ridgeling
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ridgelings
Literary usage of Ridgelings
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Western Journal of Medicine and Surgery by Daniel Drake, Lundsford Pitts Yandell (1840)
"This is contrary to what obtains with the other sex, for ridgelings, it is well
known, retain their sexual propensities. ..."
2. The Farmer's Veterinarian: A Practical Treatise on the Diseases of Farm by Charles William Burkett (1909)
"... in case of geldings scrutinize carefully to see if they be ridgelings.
While making this examination, if the animal is nervous and fretful, ..."
3. Veterinary Clinical Notesby Martin Robert Steffen by Martin Robert Steffen (1917)
"60 Fracture—sprains 76 Fistula of the claw 78 Flexor pedis perforatus, luxation
102 "Free-martins" 105 Flank operation, ridgelings. . .112 ..."
4. Annual Report of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture by Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture (1908)
"... are usually spoken of as ridgelings. There is difference of opinion among
breeders in reference to this condition being transmitted. ..."
5. Laws of the Territory of Idaho by Idaho (1873)
"... the owner of such Stud Horse, Mule or Jackass shall be liable for all damage
done by him. SEC. 4. That horses commonly called ridgelings shall ..."
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