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At one time the Prawle had been abeam, but it was now clear that we were being carried down Channel on the tide; I decided to make the most of it and to put about, which I did with some difficulty in the light wind.
Marazan Shute, Nevil, 1899-1960 1951
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We were then some two miles off the Prawle and heading about southeast.
Marazan Shute, Nevil, 1899-1960 1951
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South of Portlemouth the land ends in the grand headland of Prawle
Devon, Its Moorlands, Streams and Coasts Rosalind Northcote
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If the traveller returns to Prawle Point, and then follows the coast towards Dartmouth, he will soon come to the ridge of Start Point, which
Devon, Its Moorlands, Streams and Coasts Rosalind Northcote
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The Old French singular préal is perhaps the origin of Prall, Prawle.
The Romance of Names Ernest Weekley 1909
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You're going to Brighton, or Scarborough, or Prawle Point, to see the ships go by.
The Light That Failed Rudyard Kipling 1900
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Prawle answered, "Zurr, I belave 'e went to China, 'tis onsartin."
Villa Rubein, and other stories John Galsworthy 1900
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Prawle, who showed us round, seemed very proud of a steam contrivance for hoisting sails.
Villa Rubein, and other stories John Galsworthy 1900
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Prawle answered, "Zurr, I belave 'e went to China, 'tis onsartin."
Complete Project Gutenberg John Galsworthy Works John Galsworthy 1900
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Prawle, who showed us round, seemed very proud of a steam contrivance for hoisting sails.
Complete Project Gutenberg John Galsworthy Works John Galsworthy 1900
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