hackman
Americannoun
plural
hackmennoun
Etymology
Origin of hackman
Example Sentences
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“Pitcher of George Washington!” yelled Tim, 204 the hackman.
From Carolyn of the Corners by Endicott, Ruth Belmore
A collection was taken up to send delegates to the funeral, and the same hackman who bore little Joe to the hospital again kindly offered the use of his carriage.
From Donahoe's Magazine, Volume XV, No. 3 Volume XV (Jan 1886-Jul 1886) by Various
Pavel hailed the first hackman he came across.
From The White Terror and The Red A novel of revolutionary Russia by Cahan, Abraham
Tim, the hackman, had brought the nurse home for a few hours and would take her back to Judy’s cabin.
From Carolyn of the Corners by Endicott, Ruth Belmore
“That horrid hackman wouldn’t give us a lift, although he was sitting at Tompkins’ store toasting his feet at a stove,” added Belle, angrily.
From Natalie: A Garden Scout by Roy, Lillian Elizabeth
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