Definitions

Sorry, no definitions found. You may find more data at throstle.

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word Throstle.

Examples

  • "Throstle," just before Christmas, 1889; and a collection of comic

    The History of "Punch" M. H. Spielmann

  • Tennyson, Lord, 220; reply to Bulwer Lytton's attack, 345, 346; and Woolner's bust, 346; obituary notice, 377; parody of his "Throstle," 402

    The History of "Punch" M. H. Spielmann

  • 1830 261,200,000 1830 The "Throstle" (almost exclusively used in England for spinning warp).

    The Evolution of Modern Capitalism A Study of Machine Production 1899

  • As for the amiable Throstle, his hands are full elsewhere.

    Cargo of Eagles Allingham, Margery, 1904-1966. n 50021032-1 1968

  • Suddenly Throstle changed his tactics and thrust a photograph across the table.

    Cargo of Eagles Allingham, Margery, 1904-1966. n 50021032-1 1968

  • Honor being satisfied, he withdrew to the saloon, leaving the young man alone, for Throstle and his friend had not lingered.

    Cargo of Eagles Allingham, Margery, 1904-1966. n 50021032-1 1968

  • “I have it down under ‘Unexplained Incidents, ’ ” said Throstle stiffly.

    Cargo of Eagles Allingham, Margery, 1904-1966. n 50021032-1 1968

  • Throstle nodded towards the police cycle with its shining aerial parked by the inn.

    Cargo of Eagles Allingham, Margery, 1904-1966. n 50021032-1 1968

  • Pump your friend Throstle and see if you can dig up what he knows about them.

    Cargo of Eagles Allingham, Margery, 1904-1966. n 50021032-1 1968

  • Throstle descended from his perch and made his way towards the uniformed man.

    Cargo of Eagles Allingham, Margery, 1904-1966. n 50021032-1 1968

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.