locomobile
Americanadjective
noun
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Etymology
Origin of locomobile
First recorded in 1885–90; see origin at locomotive, mobile
Example Sentences
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Next morning, when the locomobile was pulled out, a strange rattling, scrunching sound was heard on the threshold of the shed.
From Dame Care by Overbeck, Bertha
Creaking and rattling, the locomobile came staggering out into the yard.
From Dame Care by Overbeck, Bertha
"Father," he said, modestly, though his heart swelled with pride, "the locomobile is in working order; as soon as the ground has thawed the work on the moor can begin."
From Dame Care by Overbeck, Bertha
Frau Elsbeth mutely shook her head, and went into the house just as the locomobile arrived before the gate.
From Dame Care by Overbeck, Bertha
The locomobile will soon be repaired … and the moor is very lucrative … it is fifteen feet deep … you can measure it….
From Dame Care by Overbeck, Bertha
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