quarter-breed
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of quarter-breed
First recorded in 1820–30
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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 James B. (James Beardsley) Hendryx
In the twinkling of an eye the quarter-breed realized the extreme danger of his position.
From The Gun-Brand by James B. (James Beardsley) Hendryx
"Excellent buildings; and solid as the Rock of Gibraltar, Miss Elliston," smiled the quarter-breed, as with a wave of his hand he indicated the interior of the trading-room.
From The Gun-Brand by James B. (James Beardsley) Hendryx
"What do you mean?" cried the girl, regarding the quarter-breed with a searching glance.
From The Gun-Brand by James B. (James Beardsley) Hendryx
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 James B. (James Beardsley) Hendryx
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