roofer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of roofer
Example Sentences
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Roofer McHugh has at various times boarded lions, camels, zebras, elephants, kangaroos, snakes, bears, horses, dogs.
From Time Magazine Archive
Or else, when Roofer was supplying a ballet, he took up the whole stage, all day long: Lily, secretly delighted, sat down modestly in a corner, so as to be in no one’s way.
From The Bill-Toppers by Castaigne, J. André
“Oh, quite!” said two Roofer girls who were there.
From The Bill-Toppers by Castaigne, J. André
"Benny the Roofer" appeared in the prints in ridicule of Benjamin Franklin, who, it was said, was endeavouring to construct a roof over the entire United States.
From The United States of America, Part 1 by Sparks, Edwin Erle
They had had their share, too: old Roofer, gee!
From The Bill-Toppers by Castaigne, J. André
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