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I was a huge 'Deadwood' fan because I'm a huge David Milch fan, so I've always wanted to play something like Calamity Jane on 'Deadwood' and just be the biggest Western tomboy girl, ever.
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Meaning of "Calamity Jane" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CALAMITY JANE

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CALAMITY JANE

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Calamity Jane is a noun.
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WHAT DOES CALAMITY JANE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Calamity Jane

Calamity Jane

Martha Jane Canary or Cannary, better known as Calamity Jane, was an American frontierswoman and professional scout, known for her claim of being an acquaintance of Wild Bill Hickok and for fighting Indians. She is said to have also exhibited kindness and compassion, especially to the sick and needy. This contrast helped to make her a famous frontier figure.

Definition of Calamity Jane in the English dictionary

The definition of Calamity Jane in the dictionary is real name Martha Canary. ?1852–1903, US frontierswoman, noted for her skill at shooting and riding.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CALAMITY JANE

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WORDS THAT END LIKE CALAMITY JANE

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Synonyms and antonyms of Calamity Jane in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Calamity Jane» into 25 languages

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Translator English - Chinese

灾难简
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Calamity Jane
570 millions of speakers

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Calamity Jane
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आपदा जेन
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

مصيبة جين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бедствие Джейн
278 millions of speakers

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Calamity Jane
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিপদ জেন
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Calamity Jane
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Calamity Jane
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Calamity Jane
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Translator English - Japanese

カラミティ·ジェーン
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Translator English - Korean

재앙 제인
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Calamity Jane
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Calamity Jane
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Translator English - Tamil

பேரழிவு ஜேன்
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Translator English - Marathi

आपत्ती जेन
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Calamity Jane
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Calamity Jane
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Translator English - Polish

Calamity Jane
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Translator English - Ukrainian

лихо Джейн
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calamity Jane
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Calamity Jane
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Calamity Jane
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Calamity Jane
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Calamity Jane
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Trends of use of Calamity Jane

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The term «Calamity Jane» is normally little used and occupies the 110.548 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Calamity Jane

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Emily Rose
I was a huge 'Deadwood' fan because I'm a huge David Milch fan, so I've always wanted to play something like Calamity Jane on 'Deadwood' and just be the biggest Western tomboy girl, ever.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CALAMITY JANE»

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Calamity Jane: Her Life and Her Legend
Examines the life of the Wild West heroine who was transformed into a legendary figure in the public mind.
Doris Faber, 1997
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Searching for Calamity: The Life and Times of Calamity Jane
She created a story about herself and promoted it tirelessly for much of her life. The story emphasized her love of adventure and the heroic role she played in key events in the early history of the American west.
Linda Jucovy, 2012
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Calamity Jane and the Lady Wildcats
Traces the life of Calamity Jane and describes the experiences of pioneer women in the American West
Duncan Aikman, 1987
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Calamity Jane: The Woman and the Legend
Whithorn, Calamity's in Town; Mueller, Calamity jane. An annual historical newspaper, the Mercer County Pioneer Press published in Princeton, Missouri, began on 1 October 1966, and continued appearing for several years afterward. 39.
James D. McLaird, 2012
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Calamity Jane
FEATURES- Original full-color illustrations- Guaranteed sewn library binding- Table of contents, index, and glossary- Additional resources, maps, and recipes- Accelerated Reader quizzes available Spring 2004
‎2004
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Calamity Jane: Courageous Wild West Woman
"Separates the myth from the truth in the life of Calamity Jane, including her early life, her many different occupations, her travels throughout the Wild West, and how she became a legendary figure"--Provided by publisher.
William R. Sanford, Carl R. Green, 2012
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Calamity Jane
She never even got a scratch. As a Pony Express rider, she outwitted a band of robbers and sent them running. Even smallpox didn’t dare tangle with her. Catch some of Calamity Jane’s spirit in this fast-paced tale.
Stephen Krensky, 2006
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Calamity Jane:
Lucky Luke meets Calamity Jane, who takes over the local saloon but soon finds herself battling against sabotage from the previous owner.
Goscinny, R Goscinny, 2007
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Calamity Jayne
When Jayne mistakenly drives away from a parking lot in the wrong car, finding a body in the trunk throws her into an even bigger pickle: romance with the sexy park ranger who must help her survive!
Kathleen Bacus, 2006
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Wild Bill Hickok & Calamity Jane: Deadwood Legends
bibliography, index, eight-page photo essay
James D. McLaird, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CALAMITY JANE»

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News & Views of 90 Years Ago...
Which is Calamity Jane's house? How do they heat the water in the plunge? Which way is east? Don't you have a lot of accidents with people ... «Rapid City Journal, Jul 15»
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Meet America's Dairy Princesses, the pageant winners trying to save …
It has echoes of Doris Day's Calamity Jane: a gun-slinging Dakotan cow-girl tamed into more traditionally 1950s feminine behaviour. And yet ... «New Statesman, Jul 15»
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Calamity Jane rides into Dronfield
Calamity Jane is the smash hit musical story of real life heroine Calamity Jane and her stormy relationship with Wild Bill Hickock. Woodseats ... «Derbyshire Times, Jul 15»
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A fabulous Fourth of July at Battleship Memorial Park
Jamie Parker said that a few minutes earlier the family had sought shelter from the rain under "Calamity Jane," the park's black B-52 bomber ... «AL.com, Jul 15»
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Ten must-see events in Hull and East Riding this week (July 5-11)
When Calamity Jane goes to Chicago to recruit Adelaide Adams for the Deadwood Stage, she struggles to keep her pride and jealously in ... «Hull Daily Mail, Jul 15»
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Celebrate America on July 4 with these 5 books, movies and TV shows
Charlie Utter (Dayton Callie) and Calamity Jane (Robin Weigert) have one of the most touching friendships between a man and women in ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
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What's On guide
Calamity Jane, presented by Woodseats Musical Theatre, at Dronfield Civic Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £8-£10. Contact 01246 290499. Theatre. «Worksop Today, Jul 15»
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Review: Calamity Jane at Curve, Leicester
Calamity Jane rides into Curve on the Deadwood Stage and takes no prisoners on its way, writes Helen Knott. The touring production, deftly ... «Leicester Mercury, Jul 15»
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Review: Calamity Jane at Leeds Grand Theatre
It's official: you can't leave a performance of Calamity Jane and not have 'whip-crack away, whip-crack away, whip-crack awaaaaaay' on a loop ... «Huddersfield Examiner, Jun 15»
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Jodie Prenger is a rootin' tootin' Calamity Jane at Leeds Grand
Jodie Prenger is a rootin' tootin' Calamity Jane at Leeds Grand ... Jodie Prenger as rooting' tootin' sharpshooter Calamity Jane was a genius. «Keighley News, Jun 15»

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