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Definition of Haystacks
1. haystack [n] - See also: haystack
Lexicographical Neighbors of Haystacks
Literary usage of Haystacks
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Geological Magazine by Henry Woodward (1906)
"The ice has undoubtedly moved from the south-east, down the slopes of Brandreth
and Grey Knotts, which form a continuation of the haystacks ridge in this ..."
2. Battles for the Union: Comprising Descriptions of Many of the Most by Willard W. Glazier (1875)
"Battle of the haystacks.—The Harris Light Wins.—Colonel Cesnola.—The Sword
Presentation.—Last Desperate Attempt of the Enemy.— Driven From the Field in ..."
3. A British Officer in the Balkans: The Account of a Journey Through Dalmatia by Percy Edward Henderson (1909)
"... natural phenomenon—Perambulating haystacks—Golf. THERE are two easily-accessible
summer resorts for the foreign element in Sarajevo—one on the east, ..."
4. A History of the Great Massacre by the Sioux Indians, in Minnesota by Charles S. Bryant (1864)
"... Arms—The Attack—The Men retire to the Fortifications—Burning of the haystacks—Fight
at the Stables—The wounded—Indians retire—Measures to strengthen the ..."
5. The Annals of Bristol in the Seventeenth Century by John Latimer (1900)
"vu men were presented for having made haystacks at the back of their houses—one in
... haystacks ..."
6. My Story by M I. Lambie (1922)
"Were you one of those looking for your advertising needle in these haystacks ?
Were you looking for your needle in this advertising haystack f Were you one ..."
7. Horses, Saddles and Bridles by William Harding Carter (1895)
"haystacks.— Grasses in General: Timothy; Red Top; Bermuda Grass; Orchard Gra.ss;
Kentucky Blue Grass; Clover; Alfalfa; Buffalo Grass; Gramma Grass; ..."
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