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Definition of Beachcomber
1. Noun. A vagrant living on a beach.
Definition of Beachcomber
1. Proper noun. A nom de plume used by a series of surrealist humorous columnists in the ''Daily Express'' newspaper. ¹
2. Noun. (nautical) A seaman who is not prepared to work but hangs around port areas living off the charity of others. ¹
3. Noun. Any loafer around a waterfront. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Beachcomber
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Beachcomber
Literary usage of Beachcomber
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. In the Strange South Seas by Beatrice Ethel Grimshaw (1908)
"How they deal with the beachcomber—Cockroaches and Local Colour—The Robinson
Crusoe Steamer— Emigrating to the South Seas—The Lands of Plenty—How to get an ..."
2. The Bookman (1903)
"Knowing this well, beachcomber Braun made his mind easy, and told the outcast of
... Hut the beachcomber was right, as—as though to spite poor Mrs. Grundy— ..."
3. The English Illustrated Magazine (1896)
"The beachcomber meditated a few seconds ; then he walked down to the boat. ...
The mate was agreeable to this, and bidding the beachcomber and his victim ..."
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