A person who stayed hidden to evade conscription (especially by the Confederate States Army) during the American Civil War (1861–1865); a mossyback.
The largemouth bass or moss bass (Micropterus salmoides).
Synonym of mossyback (“a fish that is large and old, especially one that has algae growing on its back”)
Synonym of mossyback (“a person with old-fashioned views; hence, one who is very conservative or reactionary”)
A turtle that, because of its age, has a growth of algae on its back
The common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina).
A person who has served in the armed forces, especially an old soldier who has seen long service; also called a war veteran to distinguish from veterans who weren't in armed conflict.
A person with long experience of a particular activity.
A group, animal, etc. with long experience of a particular activity.
Having had long experience, practice, or service.
Of or relating to former members of the military armed forces, especially those who served during wartime.