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According to the Online Etymology Dictionary (a splendid source; see the related link below): BILLY CLUB, 1848, American English, originally burglars' slang for "crowbar;" [the] meaning "policeman's club" first recorded 1856, probably from nickname of William, applied to various objects (cf. jack, jimmy, jenny).
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoFirst recorded 1848 American (slang) English, originally burglars' slang for crowbar; meaning 'policeman's club', probably from similar devices' nicknames; jack, jimmy, jenny, etc.
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∙ 8y agoA billy club is a short rounded club used by policemen.
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