Billys

Proper noun

Billy (plural Billys)

1. A diminutive of the male given name William.
   • “By the way,” Jessamy went on, “what’s your other name? You never told me.” “Stubbs,” said Billy, “William Stubbs!”.1967, Barbara Sleigh, Jessamy, Sevenoaks, Kent: Bloomsbury, published 1993, →ISBN, page 98
2. (US, nickname) The B-25 twin-engine bomber aircraft used during World War Two, commonly called the "B-25 Mitchell" in honor of U.S. Army General William "Billy" Mitchell.
   • Just then a squadron of "Billys" -- twin-engined B-25 Mitchell land-based bombers -- flew overhead ….2003 Bradley, James Flyboys. New York: Little, Brown and Company. Ch 7

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