snollygoster
[ snol-ee-gos-ter ]
/ ˈsnɒl iˌgɒs tər /
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noun Slang.
a clever, unscrupulous person.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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First recorded in 1855–60; origin uncertain
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Example sentences from the Web for snollygoster
Old Snollygoster, after having got through with his ablutions, was lazily watching us from the rail of the ship.
Barney Blake, The Boy Privateer|Herrick JohnstoneAs it was, he was more scared than hurt, and Snollygoster added another plume to his cap.
Barney Blake, The Boy Privateer|Herrick JohnstoneHe next threw himself into the sea, out of the ports of the gun-room, but was rescued by Snollygoster.
Barney Blake, The Boy Privateer|Herrick JohnstoneRight in the midst of the sharks sprung the heroic Snollygoster.
Barney Blake, The Boy Privateer|Herrick Johnstone