yeggman
Americannoun
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yeggmen
plural
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of yeggman
An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; apparently yegg + -man, though the appearance of yegg as an independent word is later
Example Sentences
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Frank seemed to think that such was undoubtedly the intention of Casper Blue, the little man who had been actor, aviator, and yeggman in turn, during the course of his adventurous life.
From The Aeroplane Boys Flight A Hydroplane Roundup by John Luther Langworthy
The yeggman, a strongly built slow talking man, looked like a skilled mechanic of a locomotive engineer.
From Marching Men by Sherwood Anderson
"I suppose," said the president slowly, "that it is your plan to become a yeggman yourself, in pursuing this case."
From A Woman at Bay Or, a Fiend in Skirts by Nicholas Carter
You are not really a yeggman, or a hobo.
From A Woman at Bay Or, a Fiend in Skirts by Nicholas Carter
Before the yeggman could make reply the girl spoke up quickly.
From The Oakdale Affair by Edgar Rice Burroughs
I believe now we've all had our experiences with tramps and yeggmen of the Weary Willie species.
From Boy Scouts: Tenderfoot Squad or, Camping at Raccoon Lodge by Alan Douglas
It is not the fashion among yeggmen to welcome an addition to their party, no matter whether that addition is composed of one or of many.
From A Woman at Bay Or, a Fiend in Skirts by Nicholas Carter
One afternoon I see Scanlan and Miss Vincent whisperin' together like yeggmen outside a postoffice.
From Kid Scanlan by H. C. (Harry Charles) Witwer
The afternoon was wholly before them, and who could tell what change of plans the two yeggmen might make before the coming of the night?
From The Aeroplane Boys Flight A Hydroplane Roundup by John Luther Langworthy
Simply that we are two newspaper men looking for an article, without names, dates, or places - just a good story of yeggmen and tramps.
From The Poisoned Pen by Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin) Reeve
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