bounty jumper

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who, during the latter part of the Civil War, enlisted in the United States service, and deserted as soon as possible after receiving the bounty.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

bounty jumper bounty jumpers
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