ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SULKY
Perhaps from obsolete sulke sluggish, probably related to Old English āseolcan to be lazy.
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Collected in this charming little book, originally published between 1863 and 1866 by McLoughlin Brothers of New York, are eight illustrated rhymes that give advice to children about manners and behavior.
McLoughlin Brothers, 2012
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The Black Stallion's
Sulky Colt
Bonfire, the Black Stallion’s colt who is a champion harness racer, is in training for the biggest race of his career: the Hambletonian.
Boris the vulture sulks because he doesn't like the food his parents eat or the games his friends play, and even a cuddle from his mother gives him a reason to fuss.
Now I look forward to grass-cutting sessions (and so does my wife, as you can
see here) because I can sit comfortably on a padded seat while the mower
engine does the cutting and the sulky engine does the pushing. "The contraption
looks ...
The Gilpin Sulky Plow Meanwhile back in Moline, Gilpin Moore had been
innovating. The result was the 1875 Gilpin Sulky Plow, which had roots in the
1863 Hawkeye Riding (Sulky) Cultivator. The two-wheel Gilpin Sulky Plow not
only ...
Then this home-grown riding sulky is for you. Two 4/2' lengths of angle iron form
the bed. Bolt them back to back for the greater part of their length. Then, just
beyond the last bolt, remove a V-shaped section from the top surface of each
angle ...
I shall go mad l—Where is Mr. Sulky? Mr. Smith. He is the counting-heuse.
Dornton. Tell him I wish to speak with him. Exit. Mr. Smith] Harry Dornton and the
widow arren ?-I shall die in Bedlam! ' Enter MR. SULKY. Are we safe, Mr. Sulky 1'
...
Log Sulky Logs are automatically lifted into position for dragging to the mill by a
sulky which eliminates the conventional winch. In tests, the sulky has raised 1200
pounds of truck tires off the ground. Designed for use behind trucks, farm or ...
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The British drama, illustrated
Where is Mr. Sulky? Mr. Smith. He is just returned. I hear him in the counting-
house. Dornton. Tell him I wish to speak with him. [Exit. Mr. Smith.] Harry Dornton
and the widow Warren ?— I shall die in Bedlam ! Enter ME. SULKY. Are we safe,
Mr.
HORSELESS SULKY RUNS ON TWO WHEELS INVENTED by an Italian
engineer, a queer "horseless sulky" has been rolling on the roads near Brussels,
Belgium, in recent tests. The seats, engine, and controls are located between the
two ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SULKY»
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Prime Time - should horse sulky racing be banned?
YouTube and Facebook footage of sulky races on dual carriageways just at the break of day. In some cases cars, vans and four wheel drives travel four and five ... «RTE.ie, Jul 15»
Katie Hopkins lashes out at striking rail workers by branding them …
... your pathetic train strike? Sulky brats. — Katie Hopkins (@KTHopkins) June 1, 2015. One user was quick to point out Hopkins' hypocrisy over the strike action: ... «Metro, Jun 15»
Man City 2 Southampton 0: Fans react to legend Lampard and 'sulky …
Man City 2 Southampton 0: Fans react to legend Lampard and 'sulky' Dzeko and Jovetic. 19:12, 24 May 2015; By Anthony Jepson ... «Manchester Evening News, May 15»
Carragher: Bale should leave Madrid & sulky Ronaldo
Jamie Carragher has urged Gareth Bale to turn his back on both Real Madrid 's allegedly ungrateful supporters and a "sulking" Cristiano Ronaldo by returning to ... «Goal.com, May 15»
Cruel sulky racer lashes pony 50 times in illegal road race
The Sunday World previously revealed how some sulky racing ponies are changing hands for up to €30,000 in what is Ireland's biggest underworld sport. «Sunday World, May 15»
WATCH: Ronaldo's sulky reaction when team-mate scores
Cristiano Ronaldo reacted like a spoilt toddler when his team-mate got to the ball to score ahead of him last night. The team-mate was defender Alvaro Arbeloa ... «BreakingNews.ie, Apr 15»
Sulky Boy unveils 'Balkan Baby' from new Brighton-based compilation
Daniel Taylor's Sulky Boy project put its first foot forward back in 2014, where the Brighton crooner delivered simple, romantic pop like he was raised watching ... «DIY Magazine, Mar 15»
Chuka slams Tory 'sulky victimhood' on Europe
Sulky victimhood and obstruction – seeing problems not opportunities – are bad tactics, worse strategy and not in keeping with our history. “Britain should be ... «Left Foot Forward, Mar 15»
Sulky racers hold up N7 traffic in early morning race
A shocked motorist and his passengers were stunned to see a sulky race on one of ... In 2013 five men who took part in an early morning sulky race on the main ... «Sunday World, Feb 15»
Aston Villa vs Chelsea: Jose Mourinho's sulky return makes less …
Jose Mourinho was not quite the full Marshawn Lynch at his press conference at the Cobham training ground yesterday, but like that famously uncooperative ... «The Independent, Feb 15»
