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billy

noun bil·ly \ ˈbi-lē \

Definition of billy

plural billies
chiefly Australia and New Zealand
: a metal or enamelware pail or pot with a lid and wire bail — called also billycan

Origin and Etymology of billy

Scots billy-pot cooking utensil

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billy

noun

Definition of billy

plural billies
1 : billy club
2 : billy goat

Origin and Etymology of billy

probably from the name Billy

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