square shooter

noun

, Informal.

1. an honest, fair person.

square shooter

noun

1. informal.
   an honest or frank person

Derived Forms

• square shooting, noun

Other Words From

• square shooting noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of square shooter¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

"The colored people of the country have a high regard for you, Mr. Secretary, as a square shooter," Lewis concluded.

From Project Gutenberg

He's a square shooter, a good worker, and his sheep and your cattle are too few to awaken the old-time cattle and sheep wars.

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