government man
noun
Australian (in the 19th century) a convict
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How to use government man in a sentence
The message had been broken in upon by a powerful sending set which was much nearer to Curlie than was that of the government man.
On the Yukon Trail | Roy J. SnellWhatever it was that had happened to him in the old times when he was a government man he didn't talk about.
Robbery Under Arms | Thomas Alexander Browne, AKA Rolf BoldrewoodJim's predecessor had been a government man of the old school in just one particular.
Still Jim | Honor Willsie MorrowCan the government man keep Les King from talking about the man with the broken leg?
Ten From Infinity | Paul W. FairmanIt just occurred to me—you never told me what happened when that government man talked to you.
Ten From Infinity | Paul W. Fairman
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