roebuck
a male roe deer.
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How to use roebuck in a sentence
On the 15th of April, Mr. roebuck moved for a select committee to inquire into the political condition of the Canadas.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. NolanMr. roebuck took the discontented inhabitants of the Mauritius under his protection.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. NolanThe debate that followed was enlivened by Mr. roebuck, who made a violent assault on the whole system of ministerial policy.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. NolanAt this time the state of public affairs was such as to induce Mr. roebuck to bring the subject before parliament.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. NolanThe opposition, properly so called, took no part in this discussion, and Mr. roebuck's motion was negatived without a division.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
British Dictionary definitions for roebuck
/ (ˈrəʊˌbʌk) /
the male of the roe deer
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