What does mossback mean?
Mossback means (informal) Synonym of mossyback (“a person with old-fashioned views; hence, one who is very conservative or reactionary”)..
Mossback
/ˈmɒsbæk/ · noun
Meaning
(informal) Synonym of mossyback (“a person with old-fashioned views; hence, one who is very conservative or reactionary”)..
Definitions by Sense
- (informal) Synonym of mossyback (“a person with old-fashioned views; hence, one who is very conservative or reactionary”).
- (informal, historical) A person who stayed hidden to evade conscription (especially by the Confederate States Army) during the American Civil War (1861–1865); a mossyback.
- Senses relating to animals.
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Antonyms for mossback
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- mossbacks
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for mossback?
Common synonyms include conservative, reactionary, retrograde, traditionalist.
What is the opposite of mossback?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use mossback in a sentence?
Use mossback where its definition matches the intended context.
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