"pooseback" meaning in English

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Adverb

Etymology: From papoose and back, with the form perhaps influenced by piggyback. Etymology templates: {{m|en|papoose}} papoose, {{m|en|back}} back, {{m|en|piggyback}} piggyback Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} pooseback (not comparable)
  1. (US, dialects, possibly dated) piggyback Tags: US, dated, dialectal, not-comparable, possibly
    Sense id: en-pooseback-en-adv-f00sHWJu Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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