10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FROG SPIT»
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frog spit in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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The Princes and the Potion:
“On frog spit,” interrupted Norman of Rosewood gleefully. “Yes,” agreed Prince
John. “On frog spit, I hope you like frog spit.” The Prince glared at Irena. “Well do
you?” Irena twitched her nose and sniffed. “I would have thought you'd know
more ...
Martin Howarth-Hynes, 2014
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The House with the Magic Cellar: Realm: I
We con go by Them or go oround Them. l personolly enjoy 0 good chollenge of
dodging frog spiT. You kids con go oround if you so choose," worned Peepo.
Peepo heoded for The morshy oreo ThoT oppeored To be less populoTed wiTh ...
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The Edinburgh new philosophical journal
The Cuckoo-spittle, Gowk's-spittle, Cuckoo's-spittens, Frog- spit, ... Kukukspeichel
and Hexenspeichel (Witch's spit) of the Germans ; Guggerspeu of the Swiss ;
Gred-spott (Frog- spit) of the Swedes ; Gibgespit of the Danes ; Trold-kiaring-
spye ...
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The Dialect of Craven, in the West-Riding of the County of ...
Frog-spit is not in common use. See Cuckoo-spit. FROSK, A frog. Teut. frosch.
Minshew. FROST, " To be born in a frost," to be blockheaded, to be dull of
apprehension. " Don't thee think to put Yorkshire o' me, I warn't born in a frost.
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The Dialect of Craven in the West-Riding of the Country of ...
FROG-SPIT, The frothy matter on plants. Major CUCKOO-SPIT,} Moor. The nidus
of cicada spuTAAD-SPIT, maria. Frog-spit is not in common use. See Cuckoo-spit
. FROSK, A frog. TEUT. frosch. Minshew. FROST, “' To be born in a frost,” to he ...
"Far be it from your thought &fro my wilL" Spenser F. Q. Nares supposes that this
word is only used in to and fro. " Tack it fro him." " Fro day to day." Chaucer. " And
rise again fro deeth." Luke xxiv. Wiclif. FROG-SPIT, \ The frothy matter on plants.
William Carr (B.D.), 1828
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The Mossy Bottom Menagerie
remained motionless and quiet atop Tiny's leathery back as he sped through the
water yet unencumbered by frog spit, duck moss, or any other myriad of possible
obstacles, when suddenly he went up and over a floating log. With a 'swump' ...
Certainly anyone who has watched a frog sample a variety of insects over time
has probably seen the frog spit out more than one objectionable bug. Stag
beetles are frequently rejected because of their sharp pinching mandibles; other
insects ...
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SPIT, say scientists LEICESTER, England — Scientists here have discovered a
wonder cure for headaches — in frog spit! Researchers say they've found a ...
The frog's spit was deadly to small birds and other amphibians, but had medicinal
qualities when applied to wounds on larger mammals. I held out my cloth rag just
as the frog spit, and dabbed the fluid onto Plato's injured head.
4 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FROG SPIT»
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frog spit is used in the context of the following news items.
Swamp buggies: Troy Ortega looks to keep rolling
(There's a Jeep entry called Frog Spit and the track's announcers have to bring their A-game on that one.) The event boasts a carnivallike ... «Naples Daily News, Jan 15»
The Color of Bizarre
It looks like frog spit and it would be PERFECT for your office! Plus it would cover up that lilac you're so sick of, wouldn't it?" And at that, I was ... «Huffington Post, Oct 14»
'Mr. Write,' next novel by Lisa Clark O'Neill, based in town inspired …
You won't believe this, but they are buying small bottles of frog spit for $159. They say it is nature's way to rid your body of wrinkles. I'm not sure ... «Hilton Head Island Packet, Apr 14»
Who drooled all over my plants?
The frothy stuff goes by the quaint names of frog spit, cuckoo spit, snake spit and just plain spittle. The small insect responsible for this spit-fest ... «Michigan State University Extension, Jun 13»
