bowie

See also: Bowie

English

Noun

bowie (plural bowies)

1. 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

Etymology

Obscure origin. Possibly derived from Old English bolla, Old Norse bolle; cf. English bowl.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɔuiː/

Noun

bowie (plural bowies)

1. (archaic) A shallow dish, bowl, or small tub.