Liberty bond
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Liberty bond
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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Joe sold enough Cities Service stock to buy a $1,000 Liberty bond to post for his freedom.
From Time Magazine Archive
Three similar gold cases involving Missouri Pacific obligations, a Liberty bond and treasury certificates are before the Court.
From Time Magazine Archive
At first I thought I'll sell a Liberty bond I had and put my hundred in the bank to dad's credit.
From Paul and the Printing Press by Scott, A. O. (Arthur O.)
And later when that Jake Horwitz from the60 United shop comes around sportin' his instalment Liberty bond button, but backin' his fallen arches to keep him exempt, I gives him the cold eye.
From Torchy and Vee by Ford, Sewell
Why, even them bold Liberty bond patriots who commute on the 8:03 are tired of asking me when I'm going to be sent over to tell Pershing how it ought to be done.
From Torchy and Vee by Ford, Sewell
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