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Billings
(bil′iŋz)
Billings,
Josh (pseud. of Henry Wheeler Shaw) 1818-85; U.S. humorist
city in S Mont., on the Yellowstone River: pop. 90,000
Origin: after F. Billings (1823-90), pres. of Northern Pacific railroad, which founded the town
See Billings in American Heritage Dictionary 4
A city of southern Montana on the Yellowstone River east-southeast of Helena. A trade and manufacturing center, it is the largest city in the state. Population: 100,000.
, Josh
See Henry Wheeler Shaw.
, William 1746-1800.
American composer whose hymns, including “Chester,” were among the most popular and influential musical works composed in early America.
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