Even the savant studies long and investigates much before he gives a positive classification of a piece that is not "pedigreed."
"The Tapestry Book"
Helen Churchill Candee
In this they would not differ from the uncommon Romans, the moneyed, the leisured, the pedigreed classes, who reproach them for their indolence; but I do not know whether they are so indolent as all that or not.
"Roman Holidays and Others"
W. D. Howells
To own, and to cultivate, and to bring to the highest state of efficiency at least two hundred acres of land, with convenient and attractive buildings and pedigreed stock, and to mother at least twelve perfect physical and mental boys and girls.
"A Daughter of the Land"
Gene Stratton-Porter