sawdust trail

saw·dust trail

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Definitions of sawdust trail words

noun sawdust trail the road to conversion or rehabilitation, as for a sinner or criminal. 1
noun sawdust trail Also called sawdust circuit. the itinerary of revival meetings. 1

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1910-15; so called from the sawdust-covered aisles in the temporary constructions put up for revival meetings

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