Whiteboy
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Whiteboy
C18: adopted from the earlier use of the phrase as a term of endearment for a boy or man
Example Sentences
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A few minutes brought this kind-hearted Whiteboy back to the spot where Hourigan and his companion, who was also his cousin, fell.
From The Tithe-Proctor The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two by Carleton, William
In so far as it can be regarded as spontaneous, it was of Whiteboy origin, anti-tithe and anti-rack-rent.
From The Framework of Home Rule by Childers, Erskine
The few Catholic noblemen outdid the Protestants in expressions of devotion; the Whiteboy risings were as little disloyal as religious.
From The Framework of Home Rule by Childers, Erskine
"This gentleman is—" "Larry O'Trap, a Spy and Whiteboy Agent," said Val, looking into the Hue and Cry, and again surveying Easel.
From Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two by Carleton, William
She had unconsciously paused a moment when the Whiteboy, as she believed him to be, first made his appearance, but now she pursued her way home, the latter, however, accompanying her.
From The Tithe-Proctor The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two by Carleton, William
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