Meaning Of The Word Mossback

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mossback in American English
an old fish, shellfish, turtle, etc. with a greenish growth of algae, etc. over the back
noun: a person holding very antiquated notions; reactionary

mossback in British English
noun: an old turtle, shellfish, etc, that has a growth of algae on its back

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