As an extreme instance of the former condition, the Hydra has but two organs, an outside which respires, and an inside which digests.
"The Old Riddle and the Newest Answer"
John Gerard
Then removes the cache-nez, which he throws on to coat, then he stands still and respires freely.
"Happy-Thought Hall"
F. C. Burnand
It must ever be borne in mind that in the treatment of all forms of disease-those of the lungs more especially-the animal must have pure, uncontaminated atmospheric air, and that any departure from purity in the air which the animal respires, will counteract all our efforts to cure.
"The American Reformed Cattle Doctor"
George Dadd