The Oxford dictionary of Nicknames has a depth and breadth that is almost stunning. It covers politicians, kings, queens, presidential rulers, politicians, soldiers, religious figures, musicians (of all types) controversial figures, actors, actresses, cities, institutions both famous and otherwise, businessmen and women, publications, criminals, sports teams, etc., etc.
Some of the nicknames are still well-known, and others have fallen into relative ... ...as Machine Gun Kelly. Apparently his wife bought him his first machine gun (hey? Who said romance is dead?) and also gave him the sobriquet he lived under until his death in custody of a heart attack.
Betty Gabble was tagged with the name the Girl With the Million Dollar Legs. Her legs WERE actually insured through Lloyds of London, but only for $25,000. It is believed the nickname was invented by the film company she was under contract to. Her ...
Martinscholes 16.07.2006
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