borderer
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of borderer
Example Sentences
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The confidence of the borderer in him was not misplaced.
From The Border Watch A Story of the Great Chief's Last Stand by Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander)
For a moment the sly old borderer made no response, and I knew he was quietly turning over the complicated situation in his own mind preparatory to intelligent action.
From When Wilderness Was King A Tale of the Illinois Country by Parrish, Randall
The borderer cannot shut up his horses and mules in stables.
From The Backwoodsman or, Life on the Indian Frontier by Various
He would have referred again to the saving of his life, but he knew that the great borderer would not like it.
From The Riflemen of the Ohio A Story of the Early Days along "The Beautiful River" by Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander)
But the young borderer avoided the lover’s gaze, as he did not desire to enter into a controversy which calmer moments would make appear ridiculous.
From Little Oskaloo or, The White Whirlwind by Harbaugh, Thomas Chalmers
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