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doughboy — U.S. soldier, 1865, said to have been in oral use from 1854, or from the Mexican American War (1847), it is perhaps from resemblance of big buttons on old uniforms to biscuits of that name (1680s), but there are various other conjectures … Etymology dictionary
doughboy — [dō′boi΄] n. 1. a boiled dumpling ☆ 2. Informal a U.S. infantryman, esp. of WWI … English World dictionary
Doughboy — For other uses, see Doughboy (disambiguation). Wartime era portrait of a typical American doughboy, circa: 1918. Doughboy is an informal term for an American soldier, especially members of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) in World War I.… … Wikipedia
Doughboy — Foto eines typisch amerikanischen Doughboys um 1918 Ein amerikanischer Doughboy (rechts) em … Deutsch Wikipedia
doughboy — n 1. American an army private. The word was most popular at the time of World War I but is still occasionally used. The original doughboy was a sort of suet dumpling served in the armies and navies of the 19th century in Britain and the USA. 2.… … Contemporary slang
doughboy — /doh boy /, n. 1. Informal. an American infantryman, esp. in World War I. 2. a rounded mass of dough, boiled or steamed as a dumpling or deep fried and served as a hot bread. [1675 85; DOUGH + BOY; sense infantryman, from mid 1860s, is obscurely… … Universalium
Doughboy (comics) — Doughboy Publication information Publisher Marvel Comics Firs … Wikipedia
Doughboy (disambiguation) — Doughboy is an out of date nickname for American soldiers. Doughboy may also refer to: Pillsbury Doughboy, an advertising character Doughboys (1930 film), 1930 film starring Buster Keaton Doughboys (band), Canadian band The Doughboys (New Jersey) … Wikipedia
Doughboy Park — Doughboy statue at entrance to park Type Urban park Location Woodside, Queens, New York City … Wikipedia
Doughboy Beatz — Birth name Bradley Brandon Also known as Doughboy Beatz Born September 1, 1988 (1988 09 01) (age 23) Columbus, Mississippi Genres … Wikipedia
Doughboy Island — may refer to: Doughboy Island (Tasmania) Doughboy Island East Doughboy Island West This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. If an … Wikipedia
