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Definition of Hurleys
1. hurley [n] - See also: hurley
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hurleys
Literary usage of Hurleys
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Chambers's Information for the People by William Chambers, Robert Chambers (1842)
"A person is chosen to throw up the ball, which is done as straight as possible,
when the whole party, withdrawing their hurleys, stand with them elevated, ..."
2. Ireland: Its Scenery, Character, &c. by Samuel Carter Hall (1841)
"A person is chosen to throw up the ball, which is done as straight as possible,
when the whole party, withdrawing their hurleys, stand with them elevated, ..."
3. The Victoria Post Office Directory (1869)
"... Scott st Carson J., mining agent, hurleys Cavalier Henry, miner, Richmond Chen
Wolf, storekeeper. Scott st Chong Hong, gardener. ..."
4. Lays and Legends of Thomond: With Historical and Traditional Notes by Michael Hogan (1880)
"With upturn'd faces they eagerly gazed, Thro' the low-hanging cloud, where the
flying ball went, And cheering aloud, with their hurleys upraised, ..."
5. Shamrock leaves; or, Tales and sketches of Ireland by Hoare (1851)
"About thirty years ago, the country surrounding Ballyvourney was divided between
two powerful factions—the hurleys (descended from the ancient and noble ..."
6. The History of Ireland: From the Earliest Period to the English Invasion by Geoffrey Keating (1866)
"The'O'hurleys are of the Dalcassian race: this tribe was also designated Clann Tail,
... Of the O'hurleys of Limerick was Dermod O'Hurley, a celebrated ..."
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