Citations:hoakum

English citations of hoakum

see also Citations:hokum

1. 1865, G. Vickers, The Women of London disclosing the trials and temptations of a Woman's Life in London:

   When she was up and dressed, a piece of thick, tarred rope was given her. In surprise she demanded its use. The reply was that she would not be long before she found out. That," said the Matron, “is what we call hoakum, and you've got to pick it."

2. 1886, William Haig Miller, The Leisure Hour, volume 35, page 480:

   I get's my toke whether I picks one pound o' hoakum or whether I picks fower.