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roscoe

1

[ros-koh]

noun

Older Slang.
  1. a revolver or pistol.



Roscoe

2

[ros-koh]

noun

  1. a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “swift” and “horse.”

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Word History and Origins

Origin of roscoe1

An Americanism dating back to 1910–15; of uncertain origin
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Example Sentences

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Bowman found he could no longer travel without his dogs after Roscoe, a rescued beagle mix he once took to Victory Lane at Daytona, passed away two years ago while he was testing in Indianapolis.

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So tough, in fact, Bowman said Roscoe’s death inspired his team at Hendricks Motorsports to change their rules and allow the driver to bring his dogs on the team plane.

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Stella Roscoe from Leatherhead, Surrey, learned her car was cloned when she received a police letter saying she was being prosecuted for fleeing the scene of an accident in Ilford.

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Mrs Roscoe says she has never been to Ilford.

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Ms Roscoe said she would like plate cloning to carry a prison sentence.

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