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Hickock

Hickock

1 9.0
A 19th century American frontier marshal and gunfighter in the Wild West
  • proper noun
  • /ˈhɪkɒk/
: Hickock
  • Richard Hickock
  • Lorena Hickock
  • Eugene Hickock

Examples

  • I'll be at the Hickock farm.

    In Cold Blood (1967)

  • You know why we're here, Mr. Hickock?

    In Cold Blood (1967)

  • You do much hunting, Mr. Hickock?

    In Cold Blood (1967)

  • My name's Hickock.

    In Cold Blood (1967)

  • Richard Eugene Hickock.

    Infamous (2006)

  • Richard Hickock was known for his notorious involvement in the Clutter family murders.

  • Many tales recount the legendary escapades of Wild West figures like Wild Bill Hickock.

  • In the Old West, Hickock was often celebrated as a skilled gunfighter who faced many challenges.

Synonyms

Wild Bill Hickok
vsHickock
2 8.9

A famous American lawman and gunfighter of the Old West known for drawing his gun quickly

emphasizes multiple frontier roles including marshal and scout rather than just lawman
James Butler Hickock
vsHickock
7.4

An American lawman and gambler who is a famous Wild West hero called Wild Bill Hickok

stresses official service as marshal and scout instead of gambler or hero roles

Surface Forms

Hickock main

Etymology

Hickock is a family name best known from 'Wild Bill Hickok', the American frontier marshal, scout, and gunfighter of the Old West. So when you see Hickock you can picture the Old West—horses, guns, and wide open plains, and remember the famous stories about that man.