"Davy Crockett" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Davy Crocketts [plural]
Etymology: Named after American folk hero, soldier, and congressman Davy Crockett (1786–1836). Etymology templates: {{named-after/list|folk hero, soldier, and congressman||||}} folk hero, soldier, and congressman, {{!}} |, {{lang|en|Davy Crockett}} Davy Crockett, {{named-after|en|Davy Crockett|born=1786|died=1836|nat=American|occ=folk hero, soldier, and congressman|wplink==}} Named after American folk hero, soldier, and congressman Davy Crockett (1786–1836) Head templates: {{en-noun}} Davy Crockett (plural Davy Crocketts)
  1. (historical, military) A tactical nuclear smoothbore gun for firing nuclear projectiles. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Military Related terms: Davy Crockett cap, Davy Crockett hat
    Sense id: en-Davy_Crockett-en-noun-JwvLDv4J Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, politics, war

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