Greyback
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡɹeɪbak/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Greyback is a noun meaning A kind of paperboard with a smooth white surface on one side and a grey surface on the other side.
Meaning
A kind of paperboard with a smooth white surface on one side and a grey surface on the other side.
More Meanings
- (US, historical) A Confederate States dollar.
- (historical, US, colloquial) A Confederate soldier during the US Civil War (because of the grey uniforms).
- (historical, US, colloquial) A Confederate States dollar during the US Civil War.
- (dated) A louse.
- (regional) Any of various grey birds.
Example Sentences
...to resist the farther advance of the greybacks.
It is alleged by the defendant that there were scabs and greybacks in it, and that it did not come up to the quality of No. 1 slate as contracted for.
Sheridan managed to keep the graybacks at bay while he tore up the railroad, but he abandoned the plan to link up with Hunter, and the southerners soon repaired the railroad.
Word Forms
- greybacks
Synonyms for greyback
Depending on context, synonyms include graycoat, greycoat.
Antonyms for greyback
Common opposites include bluecoat, bluebelly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include grayback, grey, feldgrau, greyers, graybeard, battleship gray.
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