road agent
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of road agent
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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Paul Manson, the road agent in Wentworth, said he had already been plowing for about six hours Saturday when he encountered Greeson standing in the middle of the road around 8 a.m.
From Washington Times • Mar. 10, 2023
If, by any chance, the road agent made a mistake and stopped a party of native Californians or Mexicans, they were at once permitted to proceed on their way with the bandit-leader's profuse apologies.
From The Girl of the Golden West by Belasco, David
"But if a road agent did come here, I could offer 'im a drink an' he'd treat me like a perfect lady," contended the Girl, confidently.
From The Girl of the Golden West by Belasco, David
"Fine as silk," vouched Sonora, adding in the next breath: "But, say, Mr. Ashby, how long you been chasm' up this road agent?"
From The Girl of the Golden West by Belasco, David
You ain’t no road agent, you’re only a fool amature with more gall than brains!
From The Orphan by Mulford, Clarence E.
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