quarter-breed
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of quarter-breed
First recorded in 1820–30
Example Sentences
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The voices of children from other quarter-breed cottages, playing along the beach, added cheer to the sweet darkness.
From The Mothers Of Honoré From "Mackinac And Lake Stories", 1899 by Catherwood, Mary Hartwell
The quarter-breed was a man trained as few men are trained to meet emergencies, to face crises with an impassiveness of countenance that would shame the Sphinx.
From The Gun-Brand by Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley)
In the twinkling of an eye the quarter-breed realized the extreme danger of his position.
From The Gun-Brand by Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley)
And within the hour the quarter-breed was upon the trail, travelling light, in company with LeFroy, who, fearing swift vengeance, had also sought safety in the stronghold of the outlaws.
From The Gun-Brand by Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley)
The site selected by Pierre Lapierre for Chloe Elliston's school was, in point of location, as the quarter-breed had said, an excellent one.
From The Gun-Brand by Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley)
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