bullpout
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bullpout
An Americanism dating back to 1815–25; bull(head) + pout 2
Example Sentences
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“Away with you, you varmint!” said Billy Kirby, plucking a bullpout from the meshes, and casting the animal back into the lake with contempt.
From The Pioneers by Cooper, James Fenimore
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