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Mr. Bones

American  

noun

  1. the end man in a minstrel troupe who plays the bones.


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Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch in Culver City aims for a family audience.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2021

The other nosers were Granville over Mr. Bones in 1936, and Jaipur over Admiral's Voyage in 1962.

From US News • Jun. 5, 2016

“I don’t want people to think I’m trying to win best male vocalist at the C.M.A.s,” Mr. Bones said, referring to the Country Music Association Awards.

From New York Times • May 2, 2016

Mr. Bones later tweeted to the Republican presidential front-runner a very cordial “Thanks for the check BUDDY!!!!!”

From Washington Times • Nov. 1, 2015

I thought Mr. Bones was expressing his feelings.”

From Winona of the Camp Fire by Widdemer, Margaret

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