Buffalo Bill
noun
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Cody
[ koh-dee ]
/ ˈkoʊ di /
noun
William FrederickBuffalo Bill,1846–1917,
U.S. Army scout and showman.
a male given name.
British Dictionary definitions for buffalo bill (1 of 2)
Buffalo Bill
noun
nickname of William Frederick Cody . 1846–1917, US showman who toured Europe and the US with his famous Wild West Show
British Dictionary definitions for buffalo bill (2 of 2)
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Buffalo Bill
William F. Cody, an American adventurer, soldier, and showman of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. His popular “Wild West Show,” begun in the 1880s, featured acts such as the marksmanship of Annie Oakley, mock battles between Native Americans and army troops, and breathtaking displays of cowboy skills and horsemanship. It toured the United States, Canada, and Europe.
notes for Buffalo Bill
Buffalo Bill's “Wild West Show” was a major influence in the creation of the popular image of the romantic and exciting old West.
Cultural definitions for buffalo bill (2 of 2)
Buffalo Bill
William F. Cody, a frontier settler, scout, and soldier of the nineteenth century. He was involved in several military actions against Native Americans and later turned to entertainment, founding the celebrated “Wild West Show.” (See also under “Fine Arts.”)