Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun An order to leave; dismissal.
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Examples
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As he proved that he did not kill Mark, I've no reason to give him his walking-ticket.
The Silent House Fergus Hume 1895
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She gave me my walking-ticket, and told me not to return again.
From Wealth to Poverty Austin Potter 1877
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Every soul about the place except Mr. M'Intyre and Mr. Falkland seemed to have got a cheque and a walking-ticket at the same time.
Robbery under Arms; a story of life and adventure in the bush and in the Australian goldfields Rolf Boldrewood 1870
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