Why is Dr. McCoy of 'Star Trek' often called "Bones"?

myjoey

Because of his profession, McCoy is often called "Bones" by Captain Kirk. http://www.southplainscollege.edu/english/windmill/s01/bones.htm Jun 09 06, 7:22 PM

darkpresence

Short for "sawbones", old (maybe navy?) slang term for a doctor. Jun 09 06, 8:43 PM

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In the original Star Trek, Dr. McCoy is often called "Bones" by Captain Kirk. Is this just a nick-name because he is a doctor, or does it hold some other significance? What was often called the Flying Peanut? Which mathematician is often called the 'Father of Artificial Intelligence?' What Caribbean island is often called Little England?

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