Meaning of Bowie | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A surname.
2. Ellipsis of Bowie knife.
   abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
3. A Bowie knife.
4. A place in the United States:
5. A census-designated place in Cochise County, Arizona, named after Fort Bowie.
6. An unincorporated community in Delta County, Colorado.
7. A city in Prince George's County, Maryland.
8. A city in Montague County, Texas.

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Examples

“[…] replied that he found it good diggings, and intended to remain, adding that he had a bowie as well as a fossicking knife.”

“Bull did not hesitate to obey, for the broad, cold blade of a bowie rested lightly against the back of his neck.”

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