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Definition of Redbone
1. Noun. A speedy red or red-and-tan American hound.
Definition of Redbone
1. Noun. A member of any of several specific North American ethnic groups called Redbones ¹
2. Noun. (American English) A dark-red or tan coonhound ¹
3. Noun. (American English) An African American with relatively light skin; the skin color thereof ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Redbone
1. a hunting dog [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Redbone
Literary usage of Redbone
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Smoked Yank by Melvin Grigsby (1888)
"In February, 1864, my regiment was in camp at redbone Church, ... The cotton camp
was on the Black River, several miles from the main camp at redbone. ..."
2. The American Hunting Dog: Modern Strains of Bird Dogs and Hounds, and Their by Warren Hastings Miller (1919)
"... redbone HOUNDS I would deem it a favour if you would give me the name of a
kennel owning a pack of "redbone" hounds. Should be delighted to read any ..."
3. The American Bar by James Clark Fifield (1918)
"ETTE General practice. Firm consists of: Frank Pierce, Edward B. Critchlow,
William J. Barrette. Edward B. Critchlow, b. redbone. ..."
4. Florida: The Keysby Don Philpott by Don Philpott (2002)
"The Coast Guard Station (MM 86) is by Snake Creek, before the bridge across to
Windley Key. The redbone Gallery at ..."
5. An Illustrated History of the State of Wisconsin: Being a Complete Civil by Charles Richard Tuttle (1875)
"They took part in Gen, Sherman's expedition to Jackson, and on their return
encamped (June 29), within a short distance of redbone Church. ..."
6. The Publications of the Harleian Society by Harleian Society (1896)
"9 Richard Withers, of East Ham, Essex, W., & Mary redbone, W., of this parish.
Licence Sep. ..."
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