Bristles

"Oh! Fred, come out here!" called Bristles, just then, before Fred could ask any further questions.

Fred Fenton on the Track or, The Athletes of Riverport School Allen Chapman

"Bristles," on account of the odd way in which his heavy hair stood up.

Fred Fenton on the Track or, The Athletes of Riverport School Allen Chapman

"Bristles," on account of the way in which his mop of hair stood upright most of the time, much after the manner of the quills on a fretful porcupine.

Fred Fenton on the Crew or, The Young Oarsmen of Riverport School Allen Chapman

It seems the Bonassus craze was a recycling of an identical scam pulled 70 years earlier, when a "Bonasus" was described as follows: "The lower part of his Head resembles that of a Stag; the Forehead that of a Buffalo, He has Bristles on his Back like a Hog, and is broad on his Back like a Deer The horns are situated contrary to any other animal …" (Jay, 2001, p. 21).

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Once, Golden Bristles came in, and Fonn translated for him.

The Sea of Trolls Nancy Farmer 2004

She kept most things to herself, either because Golden Bristles asked her to or because she wanted to irritate Jack.

The Sea of Trolls Nancy Farmer 2004

But Golden Bristles was perfectly happy to be ridden like a donkey.

The Sea of Trolls Nancy Farmer 2004

Golden Bristles seemed to understand, for he grunted softly.

The Sea of Trolls Nancy Farmer 2004

Golden Bristles must be the name of the boar,thought Jack.

The Sea of Trolls Nancy Farmer 2004