Big E

English

Etymology

big +‎ E. From being a very large ship, with a name starting with "E". (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Proper noun

the Big E

  1. (US, naval slang, historical) USS Enterprise (CV-6), Washington Navy Treaty interwar U.S. Navy large aircraft carrier
  2. (US, naval slang, historical) USS Enterprise (CVN-65), original U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carrier
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