scallywag
Americannoun
noun
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informal a scamp; rascal
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(after the US Civil War) a White Southerner who supported the Republican Party and its policy of Black emancipation. Scallywags were viewed as traitors by their fellow Southerners
Etymology
Origin of scallywag
C19: (originally undersized animal) of uncertain origin
Example Sentences
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The retirements came after line honors contender SHK Scallywag was among the three boats of the 103 starters to pull out on the first evening after the start Tuesday in Sydney harbor.
From Washington Times • Dec. 26, 2023
Konrad Frost, the OBR on Scallywag during the fatal leg in March, stopped reporting after it became clear that Fisher had been lost.
From New York Times • May 17, 2018
“We’re grateful for the support we’ve had from the other competitors and everyone who has helped out,” Scallywag skipper David Witt told the race’s official website.
From Reuters • Apr. 22, 2018
The Scallywag crew is currently sailing to Chile, the nearest land.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2018
Earlier in the race, Scallywag crewman Alex Gough was swept overboard during a sail change and was rescued within seven minutes.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 27, 2018
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