Sentence examples for herring linen from inspiring English sources

Initially, no mechanism was established for distribution of funds, but in 1727 a board of trustees was set up, and in the first year £6,000 was made available for the herring, linen, and wool industries.

However, trade with the West Indies began to made up for the loss of the tobacco business, reflecting the extensive growth of the cotton industry, the British demand for sugar and the demand in the West Indies for herring and linen goods.

"A herring.

Wore linen.

HERRING -- Robert Almer.

Truman's "red herring".

Minty linen!

Elegant white linen jacket.

As a roll-mop herring.

"Two pounds herring.

No more herring.