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  2. Pecos Bill - Wikipedia

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    The first known stories were published in 1917 by Edward O'Reilly for The Century Magazine, and collected and reprinted in 1923 in the book Saga of Pecos Bill.O'Reilly claimed they were part of an oral tradition of tales told by cowboys during the westward expansion and settlement of the southwest, including Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.

  3. Hook 'em Horns - Wikipedia

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    A fan displays the Hook 'em Horns during a Texas football game versus Arkansas. Hook 'em Horns is the chant and hand signal of The University of Texas at Austin.Students, alumni, and fans of the university employ a greeting consisting of the phrase "Hook 'em" or "Hook 'em Horns" to show school pride.

  4. Diner lingo - Wikipedia

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    Cowboy with spurs – western omelette with fries; Cow paste – butter [3] Dead eye – poached egg [7] Deluxe – varies from restaurant to restaurant, generally refers to "all the toppings" Dragged through the garden - serve with a large variety of toppings and condiments (usually vegetables). Dogs and maggots – crackers and cheese [8]

  5. List of city nicknames in Texas - Wikipedia

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    The Texas state legislature has officially granted many Texas cities honorary designations as the state's "capital" of something. [1] City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname; promote civic pride; and build community unity. [ 2 ]

  6. Cowboy - Wikipedia

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    The English word cowboy has an origin from several earlier terms that referred to both age and to cattle or cattle-tending work. The English word cowboy was derived from vaquero, a Spanish word for an individual who managed cattle while mounted on horseback. Vaquero was derived from vaca, meaning "cow", [3] which came from the Latin word vacca.

  7. How ‘Yellowstone’ Honored a Cowboy Legend - AOL

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    Legendary cowboy and spur maker Billy Klapper had a cameo in season 5, episode 9 of 'Yellowstone,' and was also honored following his recent death. ... Texas. He would make as many as 200 spurs ...

  8. Cowboys Are Frequently, Secretly Fond of Each Other

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    The song was written during the Urban Cowboy fad [7] while living with his wife in Manhattan next to a gay country bar on Christopher Street called Boots and Saddles. He explains, "Gay life in 1981 was very vibrant in those days. It was part of the culture of the city and cowboy imagery is a part of gay iconography." He wrote the song with ...

  9. Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States

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    Notes Works cited References External links 0-9 S.S. Kresge Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain, about 1920 86 Main article: 86 1. Soda-counter term meaning an item was no longer available 2. "Eighty-six" means to discard, eliminate, or deny service A A-1 First class abe's cabe 1. Five dollar bill 2. See fin, a fiver, half a sawbuck absent treatment Engaging in dance with a cautious partner ab-so ...