Rover Boy
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Rover Boy
After the heroes of the Rover Boys series, American children's books by Edward Stratemeyer (1862–1930)
Example Sentences
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He wasn’t watching the television so much as he was reading a book—a ‘Rover Boy,’ one of Kenyon’s books.
From Literature
"Just what I'm going to do," answered the Rover boy.
From Project Gutenberg
"But if your father is anxious to get word——" began the Rover boy.
From Project Gutenberg
"I'm afraid it will be one of those mysteries which will never be explained," mused the youngest Rover boy, as he jumped into the cutter which he was using and drove away from Ashton.
From Project Gutenberg
"I've brought you a visitor, Minnie!" cried the Rover boy, as he brought the machine to a standstill.
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