Definitions for mossback
ˈmɔsˌbæk, ˈmɒs-moss·back

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. mossbacknoun

   an extremely old-fashioned conservative

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. mossbacknoun

   A turtle that, because of its age, has a growth of algae on its back.

2. mossbacknoun

   A very conservative or reactionary person, especially one with old-fashioned views.

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1. mossback

   A mossback is a term generally used to refer to someone who is old-fashioned, conservative or slow to change their views or habits. It can also refer to a large, old fish or turtle, characterized by a growth of algae on its back. The origin of the term relates to the idea that someone or something so slow or inactive allows moss to grow on them.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Mossbacknoun

   a veteran partisan; one who is so conservative in opinion that he may be likened to a stone or old tree covered with moss

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1. • Conservative

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce mossback?

1. Alex

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

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   Australian

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   Indian

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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How to say mossback in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of mossback in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of mossback in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=mossback
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mossback
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mossback
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=mossback