coastguardsman
Americannoun
plural
coastguardsmenEtymology
Origin of coastguardsman
1840–50; Coast Guard + 's 1 + man
Example Sentences
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In 1942 he appeared on the New York stage in a supporting role as a coastguardsman in “Yankee Point,” a home-front drama.
From New York Times • Apr. 2, 2010
“I will,” said he, seating himself with alacrity; and turning to the coastguardsman, he added— “I suppose, Hellyer, you could pick a bit too, eh?”
From Bob Strong's Holidays Adrift in the Channel by Greene, John B.
If Rose loved the young coastguardsman before, she absolutely idolised him now.
From Jeff Benson, or the Young Coastguardsman by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
I once asked a coastguardsman the distance from A to B; he replied: “Eight miles.”
From The philosophy of B*rtr*nd R*ss*ll by Various
Hullo!"— catching sight of Bill Varco, coastguardsman, on the flat below—"the house afire?
From Nicky-Nan, Reservist by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir
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