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    Why was the horse in National Velvet called 'The Pie'?

    Question #33310. Asked by kerry8888. (May 09 03 2:01 PM)


    legs1111

    		Pie - short for Pirate

    May 09 03, 2:48 PM
    kerry8888

    		the horse was called the pirate by his original owner because he was a mean ornery animal. velevet didnt want to change his name but wouldnt call him that because she didnt believe he was really like that so she shortened it to 'the pie' :)

    May 09 03, 3:05 PM

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