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"Croppy," by which, during the remainder of the insurrection, it was customary to designate all who were suspected or proved to be hostile to, the government.
A Popular History of Ireland : from the Earliest Period to the Emancipation of the Catholics — Complete Thomas D'Arcy McGee 1846
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"Croppy," by which, during the remainder of the insurrection, it was customary to designate all who were suspected or proved to be hostile to, the government.
A Popular History of Ireland : from the Earliest Period to the Emancipation of the Catholics - Volume 2 Thomas D'Arcy McGee 1846
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'As far as I am personally concerned,' he added, 'I could submit to anything short of having my ears cut off and appearing as a "Croppy," to be free again.
Lord George Bentinck A Political Biography Benjamin Disraeli 1842
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"Croppy," I said in consternation, "how did you get it?
All on the Irish Shore Irish Sketches Martin Ross 1903
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Moreover, Stubbs had many substantial supports at his back; the relationship of the Marchesa, the friendship of Lady Albury, the comforts of Stalham — and not least, if last, the capabilities and prowess of Croppy.
Ayala's Angel 2004
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Croppy would have leisure and rest enough afterwards.
Ayala's Angel 2004
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“After that Croppy will be quite fit to come again on Wednesday,” suggested the Colonel on their way home.
Ayala's Angel 2004
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How could she ride Croppy for the rest of the hunting when she would be at Kingsbury Crescent?
Ayala's Angel 2004
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He thought that Croppy might manage three days as there was to be but one week.
Ayala's Angel 2004
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This tune is a variant of the Irish song from 1788 rebellion, 'The Croppy
Convict Maid 1997
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