autoist
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of autoist
Example Sentences
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Mrs. E. C. Leonard lost her handbag to an autoist who grabbed it as he tore past.
From Time Magazine Archive
In Monroe, La., police got a request from Alexandria to arrest a one-legged autoist.
From Time Magazine Archive
In Dallas, Patrolman R. H. Lunday gave an autoist a ticket and asked for his phone number.
From Time Magazine Archive
Vexed, he walked three miles until he found an autoist who loaned him a suitable wrench.
From Time Magazine Archive
Eventually, while making scenes at a thrilling balloon ascension, Joe and Blake discovered the reckless autoist and gave chase in a car.
From The Moving Picture Boys on the Coast by Appleton, Victor [pseud.]
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