quarter-breed
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of quarter-breed
First recorded in 1820–30
Example Sentences
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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)
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 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
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)
"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 Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley)
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