man of straw

noun phrase

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of man of straw was in 1624

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“Man of straw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/man%20of%20straw. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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