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Darwin is mentioning horses being bitten by vampire bats on the "withers". My girls had horses, but I never learned this word. It means the part of the horse which carries a load, namely the part that supports the saddle.I'll bet Jackie is the only member who knew the word.
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You lose your bet, said Tom Ploughman with a withering glance. 
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I have to side with my bright friend here, I'm no horse-lover, but even I knew this word.
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I'm no horse-loverI'm just so glad you shared that with us, my illuminated friend - I expect it's illegal, even in New Zealand
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>I'm just so glad you shared that with us, my illuminated friend - I expect it's illegal, even in New Zealand That I doubt, given that a judge here recently spoke up against the criminalisation of sheep-loving. I do, however, expect recompense for deliberately and consciously providing cues of that sort. 
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