trace-chain

Sometimes a trace-chain jingled as a wheel-horse twitched his flank; and sometimes a man spoke in a low voice, or a horse stamped on the pavement; but they seemed like black graven images of war-gods, half-smothered in the reeking darkness.

Told in the East Mundy, Talbot, 1879-1940 1920

Sometimes a trace-chain jingled as a wheel-horse twitched his flank; and sometimes a man spoke in a low voice, or

Told in the East Talbot Mundy 1909

Shirley began to loose the trace-chain from the plow.

Winning the Wilderness Margaret Hill McCarter 1899

"This thing is going to link up Lebanon and Manitou like a trace-chain," he declared with a chuckle.

The Project Gutenberg Complete Works of Gilbert Parker Gilbert Parker 1897

"This thing is going to link up Lebanon and Manitou like a trace-chain," he declared with a chuckle.

The World for Sale, Volume 3. Gilbert Parker 1897

"This thing is going to link up Lebanon and Manitou like a trace-chain," he declared with a chuckle.

The World for Sale, Complete Gilbert Parker 1897

"Ye oughter put a trace-chain on this un," he added.

The Last Stetson John Fox 1891

That old scoundrel -- while I sees he's onforgivin 'an' a-harbourin 'of hatreds ag'in me -- don't forget the trace-chain an' comports himse'f like a law-abidin 'mule for months.

Wolfville Nights Alfred Henry Lewis 1885

I can hear Peter the little lead mule sayin 'to Jane, his mate:' The boss is goin 'to lam Jerry a lot with a trace-chain.

Wolfville Nights Alfred Henry Lewis 1885

Which he'd a mighty sight better played his hand out with me, even if I does ring in a trace-chain on him at needed intervals.

Wolfville Nights Alfred Henry Lewis 1885