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Wild West
Wild Westn. The western United States during the period of its settlement, especially with reference to its lawlessness.Wild West n (Historical Terms) the western US during its settlement, esp with reference to its frontier lawlessness Wild′ West′
n. the western frontier region of the U.S., before the establishment of stable government. [1850–55, Amer.] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | Wild West - the western United States during its frontier period |
TranslationsWild West
Wild West the western US during its settlement, esp with reference to its frontier lawlessness Wild WestApacheNorth American Indians of Southwest who fought against frontiersmen. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 123]ArapahoNorth American Plains Indians living along the Platte and Arkansas rivers. [Am. Hist.: EB, I: 477–478]Bass, Sam(1851–1878) desperado whose career inspired ballads. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 244]Bean, Judge Roy(c. 1825–1903) legendary frontier judge who ruled by one law book and a six-shooter. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 252]Big Valley, Theportraying cattle-owning aristocrats of the Wild West. [TV: Terrace, I, 99–100]Billy the Kid(William H. Bonney, 1859–1881) Brooklyn-born gunman of the Wild West. [Am. Hist.: Worth, 27]Bonanzasaga of the Cartwright family. [TV: Terrace, I, 111–112]Boom Townoriginally, a western town that prospered suddenly, usually because of gold mines nearby. [Am. Hist.: Misc.]boot hilltypical graveyard of gunfighters and their victims. [Am. Folklore: Misc.]Bowie knifethrowing weapon invented by James or Rezin Bowie, frontiersmen in Texas. [Am. Folklore: EB, II: 207]Broken Arrowa series depicting Indian–white man exploits. [TV: Terrace, I, 122]Calamity Jane(Martha Jane Canary Burke, c. 1852–1903) extraordinary markswoman and pony express rider. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 418]California Trailroute used by pioneers, extending from Wyoming to Sacramento. [Am. Hist.: WB, 21: 440f]Carson, Kit (Christopher)(1809–1868) frontiersman, guide, and Indian fighter in the West and Southwest. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 466]CheyenneNorth American Indians who made up part of the Wild West scene. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 562]Cheyennecowboy of the strong, silent type. [TV: Terrace, I, 153–154]Chisholm Trailroute used by traders and drovers bringing cattle from Texas to Kansas. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 543]circuit riderfrontier Methodist preacher who served “appointments” (services) in cabins, schoolhouses, and even taverns. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 561]Cochise(c. 1815–1874) Apache Indian chief who led the fight against white men in the Southwest. [Am. Hist: NCE, 589]Cody, “Buffalo Bill”(1846–1917) ex-Army scout who joined and led a famous Wild West show. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 390]Colt .45six-shot revolver invented by Samuel Colt and used throughout the West. [Am. Hist.: WB, 4: 684–685]Comanche NorthAmerican Indian tribe; often figured in Wild West stories. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 607]Comstock Loderichest silver deposit in U.S.; famous during frontier days. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 418]Conestoga wagonhorse-drawn freight wagon; originated in the Conestoga Creek region in Pennsylvania. [Am. Hist.: EB, III: 72]Crazy Horse(1842–1877) Indian chief who led Sioux against the white men in the northern plains. [Am. Hist.: EB, III: 225–226]Custer’s Last StandU.S. troops led by Col. Custer are massacred by the Indians at Little Big Horn, Montana (1877). [Am. Hist.: NCE, 701]Deadwood GulchWild West city in South Dakota where graves of Hickok and Annie Oakley are located. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 729]Death Valley Daysvignettes depicting frontier life. [TV: Terrace, I, 195]Dillon, Mattfrontier marshal of Dodge City. [TV: “Gun-smoke” in Terrace, I, 331]Dodge Cityonetime rowdy cowboy town under supervision of Bat Masterson and Wyatt Earp. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 776]Earp, Wyatt(1848–1929) U.S. cowboy, lawman, and gunfighter. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 819]Geronimo(1829–1909) renegade Indian of the Wild West. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 1076]ghost towntown left vacant after gold strike; common during frontier days. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 1080]GunsmokeWild West television epic with Dodge City setting. [TV: Terrace, I, 331–332]Hickok, “Wild Bill”(1837–1876) famous marshal of the West. [Am. Hist.: Hart, 371]High Noonwestern film in which time is of the essence. [Am. Cinema: Griffith, 396–397]Holliday, “Doc”(fl. late 19th century) outlaw who helped Wyatt Earp fight the Clanton gang at O.K. Corral. [Am. Hist.: Misc.]“Home on the Range”popular song about the West “where the buffalo roam” and “the deer and the antelope play.” [Am. Culture: Misc.]Indian Territoryarea set aside for the Indians by the U.S. government. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 1331]James, Jesse(1847–1882) American outlaw of the Wild West. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 1395]Lone Ranger, Themasked hero of the Wild West. [TV: Terrace, II, 34–35; Radio: Buxton, 143–144]O.K. Corralscene of famous gunfight between Wyatt Earp and the Clanton gang (1881). [Am. Hist.: WB, 6: 9]Oakley, Annie(1860–1926) sharpshooter; major attraction of Buffalo Bill’s show. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 1982]“Oh, Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie”popular song about life in the West. [Am. Culture: Misc.]Oregon Trailwagon-train route used by pioneers, extending from Missouri to the Oregon Territory. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 2016]Paladinarchetypal gunman who leaves a calling card. [TV: Have Gun, Will Travel in Terrace, I, 341]Pecos Billgiant folk hero famed for cowboy exploits. [Am. Lit.: Hart, 643]Pony Expressrelay mail service during frontier days. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 2190]prairie schoonerhorse-drawn wagon used by pioneers; its white canvas top resembled a schooner sailing on the prairie. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 2209]Rawhideseries depicting cowboys as cattle-punchers along the Santa Fe trail. [TV: Terrace, II, 235]Ringo, Johnny(fl. late 19th century) notorious outlaw who fought many gun battles in the Southwest. [Am. Hist.: Misc.]Santa Fe Trailwagon-train route extending from Independence, Missouri to Santa Fe, New Mexico. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 2421]Shanea classic, serious western film about a pioneer family protected by a mysterious stranger. [Am. Cinema: Halliwell, 651]Siouxconfederation of North American Indian tribes; last battle fought at Wounded Knee. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 2527]Sitting Bull(1831–1890) Indian chief who united the Sioux tribes against the white men. [Am. Hist.: EB, IX: 243–244]Slade the Terriblestagecoach agent and desperado known for shooting his enemies dead at the drop of a hat. [Am. Lit.: Mark Twain Roughing It in Magill I, 858]Texas Rangersestablished in 1835, a mounted fighting force to maintain law and order in the West. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 2723]TombstoneArizona town known for its outlaws, prospectors, and gun battles (1800s). [Am. Hist.: EB, X: 36]Wells Fargocompany that handled express service to western states; often robbed. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 2953]Winchester 73repeating rifle manufactured by Oliver Winches-ter and widely used by the settlers of the West. [Am. Hist.: EB, X: 699] |