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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of barrow boy. alt-of, alternative

   "'Is it far to walk,' asked Ruth, 'or should I take a bus?' 'Bus!' The barrow-boy roared with laughter."

2. 2
   a male hawker of fruit and vegetables from a barrow wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

barrow-man

Example

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"'Is it far to walk,' asked Ruth, 'or should I take a bus?' 'Bus!' The barrow-boy roared with laughter."

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