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Third – Thwart

Third

A handicap of one stroke given at every third hole.

Toe

Synonymous with Nose.

Tailing

Hounds are said to tail when they run in almost Indian file. To tail is the opposite of carrying a good head.

Throw off. To start the hunt by putting the hounds into a covert.

Throw up.-[See SCENT.]

Thrown-out

- Checked. [See CHECK.]

Tail

To catch an otter by the "RUDDER" as he forces a "STICKLE."

Tally

To shout "Tally ho!" (or, more correctly, "HEU GAZE!") when an otter is viewed.

Trail

Same as "DRAG."

Trophies

The "RUDDER," "MASK," and "PADS."

The Central Alps of the Dauphiny-Vol

V., The Chain of Mont Blanc-Vol. VI., The Adula Alps of the Lepontine Range-Vol. VII., The Mountains of Cogne-Vol. VIII., The Range of the

Tewkesbury

1 mile.

Thole Pins

The pins of the rowlock against which the oar presses.

Thwart

The oarsman's seat.

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