Bowie Knife
A long, stout knife, carried by hunters in the Western States
of America. So called from Colonel James Bowie, one of the most daring
characters of the States. Born in Logan, co. Kentucky. A bowie knife
has a horn handle, and the curved blade is 15 in. long, and 1 1/4 wide
at the hilt. (“Bowie” to rhyme with showy.)
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