fiddleback

[ fid-l-bak ]

noun

1. something shaped like a fiddle.

adjective

1. resembling the back or outline of a violin.
2. (of a veneer figure) having close, fine, dark stripes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fiddleback¹

First recorded in 1885–90; fiddle + back ¹

Example Sentences

“Came down to see about getting some cows for the old man from the Fiddleback outfit,” Davis explained.

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In a dozen jerky sentences the owner of the Fiddleback told Flandrau of the suspicions of the sheriff.

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Billie Mackenzie, owner of the Fiddleback ranch, laughed even while he disapproved.

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Healy accepted Purdy's invitation, and dismounted with him at the Fiddleback.

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