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  • Either that, or Hornberger thinks "Sawbones" is a term of affection, not gruesome literal fact.

    Deadwood as the model of a Conservatives Utopia 2010

  • Ginny whispered to the children "Sawbones is a doctor".

    MORE FROM GINNY BATES: AT THE BEACH IN 1994 Maggie Jochild 2007

  • But we had fun ribbing each other and watching old Star Trek episodes and giving props to Captain Kirk, "Sawbones", & "Spocko".

    dogsolitude Diary Entry dogsolitude 2006

  • Why, some of the boys often called Ted "Sawbones," because he gave himself over, heart and soul, to his one great hobby.

    Pathfinder or, The Missing Tenderfoot Alan Douglas

  • Sawbones standing at the door, waiting till I hit the floor.

    For Richard Thompson's 60th, A Musical Gift 2009

  • Really… you can all relax now.today and pick up the second part of the Sawbones storyline illustrated beautifully by David Michael Beck.

    LISTEN TO JIMMY PALMIOTTI #9 2009

  • Anyway, stay tuned for more developments on the Hex front and go out today and pick up the second part of the Sawbones storyline illustrated beautifully by David Michael Beck.

    LISTEN TO JIMMY PALMIOTTI #9 2009

  • Sawbones sputtered and rolled over, heaving the axe with both hands.

    EMPIRE DAVID DUNWOODY 2008

  • Sawbones felt warm inside as he passed through it.

    EMPIRE DAVID DUNWOODY 2008

  • In the auto shop behind the remains of the shelter, Sawbones had managed to work himself out from under the shelf.

    EMPIRE DAVID DUNWOODY 2008

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