powder boy


Origin of powder boy

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First recorded in 1795–1805

Words Nearby powder boy

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How to use powder boy in a sentence

  • When the order had been given to strip for action a powder boy lost his coat overboard.

    The Hero of Manila | Rossiter Johnson
  • Midshipman Farragut acted as captains aid, quarter-gunner, powder-boy, and anything that was required of him.

    Pike & Cutlass | George Gibbs
  • Powder-boy, bring two eight-inch canister as soon as possible.

    Frank Before Vicksburg | Harry Castlemon
  • The Powder-boy returns the spare powder and the passing-boxes to the magazine.

  • The watchers upon the Cygnet, from Captain to least powder-boy, drew quick breath.

    Sir Mortimer | Mary Johnston