Big Foot

a very large, hairy, humanoid creature reputed to inhabit wilderness areas of the U.S. and Canada, especially the Pacific Northwest.

Also called Sasquatch.

Compare Abominable Snowman.

Origin of Big Foot

First recorded in 1960–65; so called from the size of its alleged footprints

Big-foot Sanders and Tad Butler, nearly half a mile ahead, felt the impetus, too.

The Pony Rider Boys in Texas |Frank Gee Patchin
Big-foot, however, had thought it best not to resort to shooting tactics.

The Pony Rider Boys in Texas |Frank Gee Patchin
As the light became stronger, the lad made out the figure of Big-foot Sanders approaching him at an easy gallop.

The Pony Rider Boys in Texas |Frank Gee Patchin
Pong tipped the pail and was about to dash it over the lad when Big-foot suddenly freed a foot from the stirrup.

The Pony Rider Boys in Texas |Frank Gee Patchin

Big-foot Sanders rode up to the hotel shortly after six o'clock.

The Pony Rider Boys in Texas |Frank Gee Patchin