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roscoe [ros-koh] ExamplesWord Origin noun Older Slang.
- a revolver or pistol.
Origin of roscoe An Americanism dating back to 1910–15; of uncertain origin Roscoe [ros-koh] noun
- a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “swift” and “horse.”
Examples from the Web for roscoe Contemporary Examples of roscoe
So quipped U.S. Sen. Roscoe Conkling of New York 130 years ago.
Let’s Talk About the ‘Guest Worker’ Program
David Frum
March 11, 2013
In January, Bernie Cervantes Villegas, 36, and Roscoe Cambridge, 29, were killed in separate incidents.
Amid Days of Riots, Residents Wonder If Anaheim is Most Dangerous Place on Earth
Maria Elena Fernandez
July 26, 2012
Dr. Roscoe Brown, 87, squadron commander of the 332nd Fighter Group, tells Marlow Stern about being a real Tuskegee Airman.
Dr. Roscoe Brown, A Real-Life Tuskegee Airman, Tells His ‘Red Tails’ Story
Marlow Stern
January 19, 2012
So many to pick from, but one restaurant really has a piece of my heart, literally: Roscoe’s Chicken Waffles.
Nadia G
November 10, 2010
Historical Examples of roscoe
I didn’t know but you might say somethin’ to her along that line, Roscoe.
Joseph C. Lincoln
And you must let me say this now, Roscoe, because it is true and I mean it.
Joseph C. Lincoln
Roscoe, I have never seen you so prejudiced as you are against our new neighbors.
Joseph C. Lincoln
You started in with Roscoe and the bank and you’re in the grave already.
Joseph C. Lincoln
“I’m real glad to see you home safe and sound, Roscoe,” she said, calmly.
Joseph C. Lincoln
Word Origin and History for roscoe n.
“revolver,” 1914, criminals’ slang, from the proper name, for some reason.