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单词 racing bell
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racing bell
racing bell n. now chiefly historical a small spherical bell given as a prize in a horse race; cf. bell n.1 7.
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1879 Carlisle Express & Examiner 30 Aug. 6/6 He was governor of Carlisle... It is probably his wife who is commemorated on the silver-gilt racing bell in possession of the Corporation of Carlisle.
1914 Times 27 Mar. 13/1 Great excitement was aroused by the contests for the racing bells, which were held for a year by the victor.
2003 Times (Nexis) 7 Apr. 27 Each year Carlisle Racecourse holds a race for the Bell, carrying on a tradition dating back to at least the 16th century when racing bells were commonly given as prizes.
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