gripsack

Example Sentences

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He had his hat on, and had the air of just having let himself in; his gripsack stood at his feet.

From The Coast of Bohemia by Howells, William Dean

I went right straight to my room, packed up my "gripsack" and went to the proprietor for a settlement.

From A Texas Cow Boy or, fifteen years on the hurricane deck of a Spanish pony, taken from real life by Siringo, Chas. A.

After he had washed his face and hands he opened his gripsack and took out his brush and comb, which he placed on a tiny bureau in one corner of the room.

From Andy Grant's Pluck by Alger, Horatio

I mean," he added hastily, "that beyond a mere hint of their value I know nothing whatever about the diamonds which Mr. Wynne had in the gripsack.

From The Diamond Master by Futrelle, Jacques

"I'll take your gripsack," said the man in shirt sleeves.

From Andy Grant's Pluck by Alger, Horatio