mossback

Example Sentences

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I brought my standard-issue, puffy Mossback down jacket on a whim and ended up wearing it every day.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 19, 2020

"I'm sorry, but the general is—" "Major, get off the line and get Mossback on before—" There was a click, another telephone rang three times, then a calm voice, "General Mosby".

From Take the Reason Prisoner by McGuire, John Joseph

"There comes old Farmer Mossback," said one of the men, laughing.

From Fifty Famous People by Baldwin, James

Cousin Martha is completely lovely, and the Mossback gets his beauty from her.

From The Tinder-Box by Daviess, Maria Thompson

And I record the fact that I wanted to go home with Sallie and Cousin Martha and the babies and—and live under the roof of the Mossback forever.

From The Tinder-Box by Daviess, Maria Thompson