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Significados de lobsterback em inglês

British soldier; so-called because of his red coat (especially during the American Revolution)

        Uso de lobsterback em inglês
        1
        The ranking sergeant was in the middle of the Parade, screaming a bit of tender abuse at each solitary lobsterback who came running in.
        The system of the world
        2
        Lobsterbacks tromping after them in leapfrogging blocks, firing volleys.
        Quicksilver
        3
        But partly it was to keep an eye on this house where one or more lobsterbacks were prowling.
        The system of the world
        4
        "Turn out, you lobsterbacks!" one would say.
        The Whole History of Grandfather's Chair / Or, True Stories from...
        5
        "Fire, you lobsterbacks!" bellowed some.
        The Whole History of Grandfather's Chair / Or, True Stories from...
        Colocações frequentes
        Lobsterback ao longo do tempo