Rasper

The pack-horses were not got away until half-past 12, two, "Rasper," and the mule (as often provokingly happens when most wanted) being astray, and having to be hunted for.

Narrative of the Overland Expedition of the Messrs. Jardine from Rockhampton to Cape York, Northern Queensland Frank Jardine 1880

The precaution came too late, for before evening five of them besides the missing one ( "Rasper") were dead.

Narrative of the Overland Expedition of the Messrs. Jardine from Rockhampton to Cape York, Northern Queensland Frank Jardine 1880

It was supposed that "Rasper" must have got into the river and been drowned, as one of the effects of the poison is complete blindness.

Narrative of the Overland Expedition of the Messrs. Jardine from Rockhampton to Cape York, Northern Queensland Frank Jardine 1880

Adapting my conduct to the ebbing, as I had done to the flowing, I let my arm drop limp, so as she could scarcely keep hold of it, and I wished her such a cold good-night at parting, that I keep within the bounds of truth when I characterise it as a Rasper.

Somebody's Luggage 2007

The Right Honorable Rasper will refrain from interrupting.

Song of Time McLaren, Teri 1996

The Right Honorable Rasper will refrain from interrupting.

Song of Time McLaren, Teri 1996

Which was indeed the case; for big blue Rasper had interfered with the great dog in the performance of his duty, and suffered accordingly.

Bob, Son of Battle Alfred Ollivant 1900

And down he went at length, silent still -- never a cry should they wring from him in his agony; the Venus glued to that mangled pad; Rasper beneath him now; three at his throat; two at his ears; a crowd on flanks and body.

Bob, Son of Battle Alfred Ollivant 1900

Big Rasper, blue no longer, was gasping out his life.

Bob, Son of Battle Alfred Ollivant 1900

Tupper's big blue Rasper is there; Londesley's Lassie; and many more -- too many to mention: big and small, grand and mean, smooth and rough -- and not a bad dog there.

Bob, Son of Battle Alfred Ollivant 1900