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Mossback
see synonyms of mossbackNoun
1. mossback
an extremely old-fashioned conservative
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Mossback
see synonyms of mossbacknoun US and Canadian
1.
an old turtle, shellfish, etc, that has a growth of algae on its back
2. informal
a provincial or conservative person
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Mossback
see synonyms of mossback noun
1.
an old fish, shellfish, turtle, etc. with a greenish growth of algae, etc. over the
back
2. Informal
an old-fashioned or very conservative person
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Mossback
see synonyms of mossbackn.
1. Informal An extremely conservative or old-fashioned person.
2.
a. An old sluggish fish.
b. An old turtle with a growth of algae on its back.
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