powder boy
noun
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Origin of powder boy
First recorded in 1795–1805
Words nearby powder boy
powan, Powassan encephalitis, Poway, powder, powder blue, powder boy, powder burn, powder charge, powder chest, powder compact, powder down
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Example sentences from the Web for powder boy
The Powder-boy returns the spare powder and the passing-boxes to the magazine.
Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy.|Bureau of Ordnance, USNPowder-boy, bring two eight-inch canister as soon as possible.
Frank Before Vicksburg|Harry CastlemonMidshipman Farragut acted as captains aid, quarter-gunner, powder-boy, and anything that was required of him.
Pike & Cutlass|George GibbsThe watchers upon the Cygnet, from Captain to least powder-boy, drew quick breath.
Sir Mortimer|Mary Johnston