cragsman

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He must be helmsman and chief, the cragsman, the rifleman, the boat steerer.

From A Book-Lover's Holidays in the Open by Roosevelt, Theodore

All four men were born mountaineers, good climbers, and they were led by the most expert cragsman I have seen.

From The Ascent of the Matterhorn by Whymper, Edward

But now, at the present moment, he was unwilling to make essay of his prowess as a cragsman.

From Aaron Trow by Trollope, Anthony

No cragsman in broadest daylight could do such a thing, he asserted.

From Red Cap Tales Stolen from the Treasure Chest of the Wizard of the North by Scott, Walter, Sir

"Not the hardiest cragsman, not my son himself," she said, "could venture on such a morning to guide you to—" "Whither, gracious dame?" asked Theurdank, half smiling.

From The Dove in the Eagle's Nest by Yonge, Charlotte Mary