yeggman
Americannoun
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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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Before the yeggman could make reply the girl spoke up quickly.
From The Oakdale Affair by Burroughs, Edgar Rice
"Here, take it!" he snarled, handing up the box; which Andy immediately passed over to his cousin before he would stretch out his hand again to render the defeated yeggman any assistance.
From The Aeroplane Boys Flight A Hydroplane Roundup by Langworthy, John Luther
Consider the shades of meanings among such word-groups as thief, peculator, defaulter, embezzler, burglar, yeggman, robber, bandit, marauder, pirate, and many more; or the distinctions among Hebrew, Jew, Israelite, and Semite.
From The Art of Public Speaking by Carnagey, Dale
"Why, you 're no tramp—you're a yeggman," said Lowell to the prisoner, interrupting voluble protestations of innocence.
From Mystery Ranch by Chapman, Arthur
It wasn't any chance job—the work of a fly-by-night tramp or yeggman.
From Mystery Ranch by Chapman, Arthur
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