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See also: Bowie
English[edit]
Noun[edit]
bowie (plural bowies)
- A Bowie knife
- 1921, William Patterson White, The Heart of the Range[1]:
- Bull did not hesitate to obey, for the broad, cold blade of a bowie rested lightly against the back of his neck.
Scots[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Obscure origin. Possibly derived from Old English bolla, Old Norse bolle; cf. English bowl.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
bowie (plural bowies)
- (archaic) A shallow dish, bowl, or small tub.