mossback Meaning & Definition
What Does Mossback Mean?
Mossback is a noun that means Synonym of mossyback (“a person with old-fashioned views; hence, one who is very conservative or reactionary”). It can also mean A person who stayed hidden to evade conscription (especially by the Confederate States Army) during the American Civil War (1861–1865); a mossyback.
Mossback: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmɒsbæk/ |
| Synonyms | antique, gaffer and old-timer |
| Plural | mossbacks |
Mossback Definition (Noun)
- Synonym of mossyback (“a person with old-fashioned views; hence, one who is very conservative or reactionary”).
- A person who stayed hidden to evade conscription (especially by the Confederate States Army) during the American Civil War (1861–1865); a mossyback.
- Senses relating to animals. A turtle that, because of its age, has a growth of algae on its back A common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina). Synonym of mossyback (“a fish that is large and old, especially one that has algae growing on its back”). A largemouth bass or moss bass (Micropterus salmoides).
- A turtle that, because of its age, has a growth of algae on its back
- A common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina).
- Synonym of mossyback (“a fish that is large and old, especially one that has algae growing on its back”).
- A largemouth bass or moss bass (Micropterus salmoides).
Noun
- An old fish.
- (by extension) A very conservative or reactionary person, especially one with old-fashioned views.
Synonyms of Mossback
Mossback synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
mossback (plural mossbacks)
Words That Rhyme With Mossback
Origin of Mossback
Origin 1: From moss + back (in senses 1 (“person with old-fashioned views; one who is very conservative or reactionary”) and 2.3 (“fish that is large and old”) probably a variant of mossyback, which is attested earlier),[1] alluding to someone or something that is so old or has remained so unmoving that it is as if moss has grown on them or it.
Origin 2: Sense 2.4 (“largemouth bass”) may refer to the back of the fish being a dark green colour.[1]
Mossback: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is mossback?
Mossback is a noun.
What is another word for mossback?
Words with a similar meaning to mossback include antique, gaffer and old-timer. See the full list of mossback synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of mossback?
The plural of mossback is mossbacks.