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bilbo

1 American  
[bil-boh] / ˈbɪl boʊ /

noun

plural

bilboes

  1. a long iron bar or bolt with sliding shackles and a lock, formerly attached to the ankles of prisoners.

bilbo 2 American  
[bil-boh] / ˈbɪl boʊ /

noun

Archaic.

plural

bilboes

  1. a finely tempered sword.

Bilbo 3 American  
[bil-boh] / ˈbɪl boʊ /

noun

  1. Theodore Gilmore 1877–1947, U.S. Southern populist politician: senator 1935–47.

bilbo British  
/ ˈbɪlbəʊ /

noun

  1. (formerly) a sword with a marked temper and elasticity

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Etymology

Origin of bilbo1

First recorded in 1550–60; earlier bilbow < ?

Origin of bilbo1

1585–95; short for Bilboa blade sword made in Bilboa (variant of Bilbao )

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Offers poured in, and it sold to perhaps the most fitting possible buyer outside Bilbo Baggins himself: real estate agent Michael Libow.

From Los Angeles Times

Dee Terry from Durrington in Wiltshire had her German spitz, Bilbo, neutered last year - but the procedure led to an infection, leaving her with £1,200 in unexpected vet bills.

From BBC

Talking about Bilbo's vet bill, Ms Terry said the unforeseen cost meant she had to cut back.

From BBC

The story is set in the fantasy world Middle-earth and follows the hobbit Bilbo Baggins on a quest to find treasure.

From BBC

Previously known for: The U.K. version of “The Office,” as Ricky Gervais’ droll underling Tim and “The Hobbit” trilogy in the role of heroic Bilbo Baggins.

From Los Angeles Times

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