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Definition
long coarse hair such as that which grows around a lion's head or on the back of a horse's neck
- The black locks were so thick, nothing could be more tempting to a lad who had already tasted the forbidden pleasure of cutting the pony's mane.1.7 — Book 1 Chapter 7 — Enter the Aunts and Uncles (50% in)
- "It's foolish work," said Maggie, with a toss of her mane,—"tearing things to pieces to sew 'em together again.1.2 — Book 1 Chapter 2 — Mr. Tulliver, of Dorlcote Mill, Declares.... (91% in)
- Maggie, with deepening color, went without hesitation to Mr. Riley's elbow and looked over the book, eagerly seizing one corner, and tossing back her mane, while she said,— "Oh, I'll tell you what that means.1.3 — Book 1 Chapter 3 — Mr. Riley Gives His Advice Concerning.... (25% in)
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