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(thing) by pukesick (2.6 d) (print)   ?   (I like it!) Wed Mar 01 2000 at 8:30:21

1. A handkerchief. 2. A light sheet-metal door just inside the outer door of many safes. 3. A fugitive from justice; one who jumps bail, parole, or probation. 4. A chicken thief. 5. An expert at getting rid of undesirable persons. "This camp (flat) is loused up (full of undesirables); your the duster, Tom, give 'em kids the skids."

- american underworld dictionary - 1950

(thing) by TaintedTex (2.9 y) (print)   ?   (I like it!) Mon Dec 18 2000 at 17:09:28

A long oilskin coat worn by cowboys to protect them from harsh weather, such as wind, rain, and sun. The Duster also served as a way for a cowboy to hide a weapon, hide his money, or just serve as a ground cloth at night.

(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Tue Dec 21 1999 at 23:16:12

Dust"er (?), n.

1.

One who, or that which, dusts; a utensil that frees from dust

. Specifically: (a) Paper Making

A revolving wire-cloth cylinder which removes the dust from rags, etc.

(b) Milling

A blowing machine for separating the flour from the bran.

2.

A light over-garment, worn in traveling to protect the clothing from dust.

[U.S.]

 

© Webster 1913.


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