Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The slider, or red-bellied terrapin. See slider, 2.

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Examples

  • Jack Wonnell obediently made a few turns on the windlass, and as the bag came up, two terrapin of the then common diamond-back variety rolled on the deck, and a skilpot.

    The Entailed Hat Or, Patty Cannon's Times George Alfred Townsend 1877

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  • From the Dutch word for turtle, schildpad.

    January 8, 2013