Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Jim Bowie — James „Jim” Bowie James „Jim” Bowie ( * 10. April 1796 in Kentucky; † 6. März 1836 in Fort Alamo), auch genannt Jim Bowie, war ein US amerikanischer Pionier und Soldat im 19. Jahrhundert. Bekannt wurde er auch durch seine Teilnahme am mexikanisch … Deutsch Wikipedia
The Adventures of Jim Bowie — Infobox Television show name = The Adventures of Jim Bowie caption = genre = Western Adventure starring = Scott Forbes theme music composer = Ken Darby opentheme = Jim Bowie by The King s Men country = flagcountry|United States num seasons = 2… … Wikipedia
Bowie knife — specifically refers to a style of knife popularized by Colonel James Jim Bowie and first made by James Black, although its common use refers to any large sheath knife with a clip point. Description The historical Bowie was not a single design,… … Wikipedia
Bowie — is a Scots surname, derived from the Scottish Gaelic word buie (pronounced approximately boe ay ), meaning yellow haired . The family is a sept of Clan Donald and originates from the area of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. The name spread from Scotland… … Wikipedia
Jim — /jim/, n. a male given name, form of James. * * * (as used in expressions) Beckwourth Jim Bowie Jim Bridger Jim Brown Jim Henson Jim Wong Tung Jim Jim Crow Law Jones Jim Morrison Jim Player Gary Jim Thorpe Jim * * * … Universalium
bowie knife — 1827, named for its inventor, U.S. fighter and frontiersman Col. James Jim Bowie (1799 1836), and properly pronounced boo ee … Etymology dictionary
bowie knife — ► NOUN ▪ a long knife with a blade double edged at the point. ORIGIN named after the American frontiersman Jim Bowie (1799 1836) … English terms dictionary
Bowie County — Verwaltung US Bundesstaat: Texas Verwaltungssitz: New Boston Adresse des Verwaltungssitzes: Bowie County Courthouse P.O. Box 248 New Boston, TX 75570 0248 Gründung: 1840 … Deutsch Wikipedia
Bowie, James — ▪ American explorer byname Jim Bowie born 1796?, Logan County, Ky., U.S. died March 6, 1836, San Antonio, Texas popular hero of the Texas Revolution (1835–36) who is mainly remembered for his part in the Battle of the Alamo (February–March… … Universalium
Bowie — Recorded in many spellings including Bowie, Buie, By, Bye, Buy, and Buye, this is a surname of Olde English pre 7th century origins. It is residential, and describes one who lived by a byge . This was a prominent bend of a river, or perhaps a… … Surnames reference
