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1600.  in Hakluyt, Voy., III. 671. What more nimble spirits, Apter to byte at such vnhooked baytes, Gaine by our losse.

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1897.  Outing, XXX. 220/2. Another instance will give an idea of how high an unhooked bass can leap when frightened.

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