silvertail

[ sil-ver-teyl ]

noun

, Australia and New Zealand Informal.

1. a person of affluence or influence.

silvertail

/ ˈsɪlvəˌteɪl /

noun

1. informal.
   a rich and influential person

Word History and Origins

Origin of silvertail¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; silver + tail ¹

Example Sentences

I didn't relish the task very well, as I was rather cold, and old Silvertail was full of his mischief.

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Lollypop and Silvertail got well away, but the young horse merely pawed the air.

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Silvertail, clinging gamely to her leader, brushed through the fence and pecked heavily on landing.

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He was on Heart of Oak, she high above him, perched like a bird on tall old Silvertail, who looked like a spinster and was one.

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Boy tapped Silvertail with such an increase of emphasis that the old mare snatched resentfully at her bit.

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