Calamity Jane

American  

noun

1. Martha Jane Canary Burke, 1852?–1903, U.S. frontier markswoman.

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Calamity Jane British  

noun

1. real name Martha Canary . ?1852–1903, US frontierswoman, noted for her skill at shooting and riding

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Example Sentences

Robin Weigert, who played Calamity Jane on the series, said her portrayal of the disenchanted sharpshooter was influenced by Milch’s own language and physical demeanor.

From New York Times • Sep. 2, 2022

On-screen she played Calamity Jane, Queen Elizabeth II, Georgia O’Keeffe and two Roosevelts – Eleanor from ages 18 to 60 in a mid-’70s miniseries, then Sara in HBO’s “Warm Springs” 30 years later.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 25, 2021

On-screen she played Calamity Jane, Queen Elizabeth II, Georgia O’Keeffe and two Roosevelts — Eleanor from ages 18 to 60 in a mid-’70s miniseries, then Sara in HBO’s “Warm Springs” 30 years later.

From Washington Post • Sep. 23, 2021

The legendary gunfighter resumes romance with Calamity Jane, faces an upstart and copes with his past in late-1800s Dakota Territory.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2019

“Why don’t you feed and water that horse? And check on Calamity Jane while you’re at it. She’s almost ready to have those kittens.”

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby