station agent

noun

Origin of station agent

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55

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This video, shot May 10 by a terrified station agent and posted one month later, contains nudity and profanity.
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The boys did a war dance on the platform, giving the station agent good cause to think they were a little bit touched in the head.
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They are cooking some food for you at the post office and the station agent has agreed to stop the Vancouver express.
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Meanwhile, in the privacy of the baggage room, the station-agent was whispering excitedly to his companion.
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Besides the station agent stood the third fellow, also with a drawn and leveled weapon.
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The newcomer casually inquired for the station agent and one of the fellows stared at him morosely, making no reply.
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