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Synonyms for rustlers


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ruhs-ler
Phonetic Transcription : ˈrʌs lər

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Définition of rustlers

Origin :
  • 1820, "one who rustles," agent noun from rustle (v.). American English meaning "cattle thief" is from 1882.
  • As in robber : noun person who steals
  • As in beggar : noun person asking for charity
  • As in raider : noun thief
Example sentences :
  • If it's a Western they want their heroes to fight Indians or Mexicans or rustlers.
  • Extract from : « Reel Life Films » by Samuel Kimball Merwin
  • He is going to tell him all he knows of these rustlers, and so endeavor to set him on their track.
  • Extract from : « The Night Riders » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • It seemed as though the acts of these rustlers was a direct challenge to all authority.
  • Extract from : « The Night Riders » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • "They told us at Glendora that rustlers were running your cattle off," said he.
  • Extract from : « The Duke Of Chimney Butte » by G. W. Ogden
  • The rustlers had ridden up the hill and were gathering reinforcements.
  • Extract from : « When the West Was Young » by Frederick R. Bechdolt
  • The rustlers went about the business according to this custom.
  • Extract from : « When the West Was Young » by Frederick R. Bechdolt
  • "Keep an eye out for rustlers, Pedro," he advised before he left.
  • Extract from : « Oh, You Tex! » by William Macleod Raine
  • The rustlers rode in pairs, Homer Dinsmore and Overstreet in the rear.
  • Extract from : « Oh, You Tex! » by William Macleod Raine
  • We'll introduce him to the herd an' take him along so's he'll be sure we're the rustlers.
  • Extract from : « Oh, You Tex! » by William Macleod Raine
  • The rustlers, to play safe, had located it not too near the grazing herd.
  • Extract from : « Oh, You Tex! » by William Macleod Raine

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