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tobogganer|təˈbɒgənə(r)| [f. prec. + -er1.] One who toboggans.
1878Canad. Gentleman's Jrnl. 8 Mar. 1/5 In fact, there has been so little snow this winter that the tobogganers have not had a good time. 1884J. A. Symonds in Pall Mall G. 22 Feb. 1/2 The tobogginner sits rather to the back of his sledge; and when he is once in motion has only to steer. 1907Times 19 Feb. 5/5 Expert tobogganers approach the junction at a speed of nearly 40 miles an hour. So (in same sense) toboggaˈneer, toˈbogganist.
1880Daily Tel. 18 Feb., Upon the toboggin..a cushion is placed, upon which the tobogginist either lies flat upon his stomach, or assumes a sitting posture, with stiffened knee-joints, the feet being firmly pressed against the roll of the curved prow. 1887Cornh. Mag. Mar. 273 The costume of the tobogganeer differs in no respect from that of the snowshoer. 1910Times 28 Jan. 10/5 All three tobogganists were hurled violently into the road. |