bargee
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Suddenly one bargee shook his fist: "It's that lazy bum Walker," the bargee said, "now he's back!"
From Time Magazine Archive
They had no youngsters with them then of any description, bargee was positive; just the man and woman by themselves.
From Two Little Travellers A Story for Girls by Arthur, Frances Browne
While Gayford, with the dexterity of an experienced bargee, shoved the boat along out of the creek, Bowler took upon himself the care of trimming the “ship,” and stowing away all the baggage.
From Parkhurst Boys And Other Stories of School Life by Reed, Talbot Baines
A Thames bargee has summoned a colleague for throwing a huge piece of coal at him.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-02-04 by Various
"I need hardly point out to you that a bargee in a furred collar—" "No, you needn't."
From True Tilda by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir
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