释义 |
billy I. billy variant of billie II. bil·ly \ˈbilē, -li\ noun (plural billies also billys \-(ˌ)lēz, -liz\) Etymology: probably from the name Billy 1. : a slubbing frame 2. : a heavy usually wooden weapon for delivering blows : club; especially : a policeman's club 3. [by shortening] : billy goat III. billy noun (-es) Etymology: probably back-formation from billycan chiefly Australia : a cylindrical container usually made of metal or enamelware, having a set-in lid and a wire bail and often used for outdoor cooking or for carrying food or liquid < tea fresh from the billy > |