Hick‧ok, Wild Bill /ˈhɪkɒk $ -ɑːk/
(1837–76) a US soldier who was one of the first white Americans who went to live in the western US, where he became a marshal (=someone who controls a particular area and makes sure that laws are obeyed). He was known for his skill at shooting, and for his love of gambling (gamble), (=playing card games for money).

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