Associations to the word «Mossback»
Noun
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Wiktionary
MOSSBACK, noun. A turtle that, because of its age, has a growth of algae on its back.
MOSSBACK, noun. (by extension) A very conservative or reactionary person, especially one with old-fashioned views.
Dictionary definition
MOSSBACK, noun. An extremely old-fashioned conservative.
Wise words
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