Hickock
Definition
Proper noun A historical figure, specifically James Butler Hickok (1837–1876), an American frontiersman, lawman, and folk hero of the American Old West. He is famously known by the nickname "Wild Bill" Hickok.
Usage Notes
- This word is almost exclusively used as a proper noun referring to the specific historical person.
- It is rarely used in a general sense. When used, it typically evokes the legendary or folkloric aspects of his life and persona.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- Hickok was a skilled marksman and scout.
- The legend of Hickok grew through dime novels of the era.
- Many stories about Hickok involve his time as a marshal in frontier towns.
Advanced Usage
- The name can be used metonymically to represent the archetype of the Western lawman or gunslinger.
- He carried himself with the cool demeanor of a Hickok.
Variants and Related Words
- Wild Bill Hickok: The full, most common name and nickname used to refer to this figure.
- James Butler Hickok: The formal, full birth name.
Synonyms
- Wild Bill (his iconic nickname)
- James Hickok
- Frontier marshal (a description of one of his roles)
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Dead man's hand: This poker hand (aces and eights) is famously associated with Hickok, as he was holding these cards when he was shot and killed.
- He was dealt aces and eights, the dead man's hand that doomed Hickok.
Noun
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frontier marshal whose adventures have become legendary (1837-1876)
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