Camboose
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Alternative form of caboose. alt-of, alternative
"Along the mess-table of the galley--or the "camboose," as the yacht's cook insisted upon calling it--were ranged three gentlemen of color, each of whom treated his companions with the greatest deference, though at the same time believing himself to be just a little better posted in culinary matters than either of the others."
Example
More examples"Along the mess-table of the galley--or the "camboose," as the yacht's cook insisted upon calling it--were ranged three gentlemen of color, each of whom treated his companions with the greatest deference, though at the same time believing himself to be just a little better posted in culinary matters than either of the others."
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