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forelock
(redirected from tugging forelock)

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forelock
in maned animals the most anterior part of the mane, hanging down between the ears and onto the forehead. In sheep refers to the wool in a similar situation.


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It was only when he got a follow-up phone call from the Royal household that he realised it was genuine, and of course he got all sorts of grief from the lads - bowing, curtsies, tugging forelocks, the lot.
Byline: MIKE WALTERS ENGLAND will concede that tugging forelocks is mightier than morality by confirming today that their winter one-day series in Zimbabwe WILL go ahead.
Byline: MIKE WALTERS ENGLAND will concede that tugging forelocks is mightier than morality by confirming today that their winter one-day series in Zimbabwe WILL go ahead.
 
 
 
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