What does wither-wrung mean?
Wither-wrung means Injured or hurt in the withers, as a horse..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Injured or hurt in the withers, as a horse..
They learned the heart-breaking cussedness of camp-kitchens and camels and the depravity of an E. P. tent and a wither-wrung mule.
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Wither-wrung means Injured or hurt in the withers, as a horse..
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They learned the heart-breaking cussedness of camp-kitchens and camels and the depravity of an E. P. tent and a wither-wrung mule.
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