powder boy
Origin of powder boy
1First 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 JohnsonMidshipman Farragut acted as captains aid, quarter-gunner, powder-boy, and anything that was required of him.
Pike & Cutlass | George GibbsPowder-boy, bring two eight-inch canister as soon as possible.
Frank Before Vicksburg | Harry CastlemonThe Powder-boy returns the spare powder and the passing-boxes to the magazine.
Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy. | Bureau of Ordnance, USNThe watchers upon the Cygnet, from Captain to least powder-boy, drew quick breath.
Sir Mortimer | Mary Johnston
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