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  • "Tipsey" came from the vision of a drunk Tip O'Neill.

    NewsBusters.org - Exposing Liberal Media Bias 2010

  • "Tipsey" came from the vision of a drunk Tip O'Neill.

    NewsBusters.org - Exposing Liberal Media Bias 2010

  • Till the committal was actually made out, they had hopes of being bailed: they had despatched a messenger to Admiral Tipsey, whose men they called themselves, and expected he would offer bail for them to any amount; but the bail of their friend Admiral Tipsey was not deemed sufficient by the magistrate.

    Tales and Novels — Volume 02 Maria Edgeworth 1808

  • With all the respect due to his master, James gave it as his opinion that it would be best to have nothing to do with Admiral Tipsey, or with any of the smugglers.

    Tales and Novels — Volume 02 Maria Edgeworth 1808

  • Admiral Tipsey was a smuggler: he had the command of two or three smuggling vessels, and thereupon created himself an admiral: a dignity which few dared to dispute with him, whilst he held his oak stick in his hand.

    Tales and Novels — Volume 02 Maria Edgeworth 1808

  • As to the name of Tipsey, no one could be so unjust as to question his claim to it; for he was never known to be perfectly sober, during a whole day, from one year's end to another.

    Tales and Novels — Volume 02 Maria Edgeworth 1808

  • Admiral Tipsey and the smugglers could relate to Miss Cleghorn, except so far as it related to her father.

    Tales and Novels — Volume 02 Maria Edgeworth 1808

  • But Tipsey, Cinderella, Peaches and the 137other furry souls are coming home for the holidays.

    Thestar.com - Home Page Carola Vyhnak 2010

  • But Tipsey, Cinderella, Peaches and the 137other furry souls are coming home for the holidays.

    Thestar.com - Home Page Carola Vyhnak 2010

  • Winston Darco V 4, Sarah Lauder (Helensville) Telephonic 5, Claire Wilson (Waipukurau) Tipsey

    Horsetalk.co.nz Headlines 2009

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