ARAB, Arabian, Arabesque, something that belongs to the People of Arabia. See ARABIA. The Arabian Horse is said to be nursed with Camel’s Milk: There are many strange Reports of this Beast. The Duke of Newcastle assures us, that the ordinary Price of one is 1000, 2000, or 3000 Pounds; and that the Arabs are as diligent in keeping the Genealogies of their Horses, as Princes of their Families. They strike Medals on every occasion to keep up the Pedigree. The Fortune the Arabians give their Sons, when arrived at Manhood, is two Suits of Arms, with two Scimeters, and a Horse; who always lies in the next Room to him. Yet such of the Breed as have been brought into England, never proved very extraordinary. See HORSE.
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