roscoe

[ ros-koh ]

nounOlder Slang.
  1. a revolver or pistol.

Origin of roscoe

1
An Americanism dating back to 1910–15; of uncertain origin

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Other definitions for Roscoe (2 of 2)

Roscoe
[ ros-koh ]

noun
  1. a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “swift” and “horse.”

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How to use roscoe in a sentence

  • "And yet I have imagined that you knew her pretty well, and that Mr. roscoe knew her even better—perhaps," she said suggestively.

    Mrs. Falchion, Complete | Gilbert Parker
  • Now that I know all concerning roscoe's past life, I can imagine that this recital must have been swords at his heart.

    Mrs. Falchion, Complete | Gilbert Parker
  • I saw that Galt roscoe wished to speak to me on the subject perplexing him, but I did not help him.

    Mrs. Falchion, Complete | Gilbert Parker
  • But if he married Ruth, disaster would come—roscoe himself acknowledged that she held the key of his fortunes.

    Mrs. Falchion, Complete | Gilbert Parker