flag station
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of flag station
An Americanism dating back to 1845–50
Example Sentences
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At the tiny flag station of Wykes, C.N.R.'s No. 11, more than an hour late, slid to an unscheduled stop.
From Time Magazine Archive
He'll leave the cars at the flag station where there's nobody to detain him, and, buying a horse at the first ranch, strike south for the border.
From The Mistress of Bonaventure by Bindloss, Harold
They were rushing for the flag station, gesticulating as they came.
From The Law-Breakers by Cullum, Ridgwell
I felt considerable dubiety about catching the train at Coppeen Road, all the more that it was a flag station, demanding an extra five minutes in hand.
From In Mr. Knox's Country by Ross, Martin
He hustles to the nearest flag station and spends eight dollars sendin' telegrams to the bunch, invitin' 'em to a venison feed at the club.
From Torchy by Brehm, George
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