Bonney
Definition
Proper noun A historical figure: An American outlaw of the American Old West, whose real name was William H. Bonney but who was popularly known as "Billy the Kid." He was a notorious figure in the Lincoln County War and was reputed to have killed many men.
Usage Examples
- Historical accounts often debate the true number of men killed by Bonney.
- The legend of Bonney, or Billy the Kid, is a prominent part of American folklore about the Wild West.
- Many books have been written about the life and death of Bonney.
Advanced Usage
- The name is almost exclusively used in a historical or biographical context to refer to this specific individual. It is not used as a common noun.
- It is frequently paired with his alias: "Bonney, better known as Billy the Kid..."
Variants and Related Words
- Billy the Kid: The famous alias for William H. Bonney.
- William H. Bonney: The full given name of the historical figure.
Synonyms
- Billy the Kid
- William H. Bonney
- Outlaw (general term)
- Gunslinger (general term)
Notes on Meaning
This word refers specifically to one historical person. It does not have other general meanings in modern English. When used, it immediately evokes the specific outlaw from 19th-century America.
Noun
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United States outlaw who was said to have killed 21 men (1859-1881)
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