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powder boy
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Word History and Origins
Origin of powder boy1
First recorded in 1795–1805
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Example Sentences
When the order had been given to strip for action a powder boy lost his coat overboard.
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Midshipman Farragut acted as captains aid, quarter-gunner, powder-boy, and anything that was required of him.
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Powder-boy, bring two eight-inch canister as soon as possible.
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The Powder-boy returns the spare powder and the passing-boxes to the magazine.
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The watchers upon the Cygnet, from Captain to least powder-boy, drew quick breath.
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