Betsy

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

A diminutive of Elizabeth; slang for a gun, especially a musket.

“The frontiersman loaded his old betsy for the hunt.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

bet·sy

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Anagrams of Betsy

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bytes

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