Oswald Definition & Meaning

oswald
noun
  1. United States assassin of President John F. Kennedy (1939-1963)

"Oswald" in song lyrics

See how oswald is used in real songs:

  • "got a aim like oswald"
    Omni f/ Aceyalone — Golden
  • "Or they blast me on a grassy knoll and try to blame Oswald"
    Ski Beatz f/ Jay Electronic, Jean Grae, Mos Def, Joell Ortiz — Prowler 2
  • "lee harvey oswald"
    AOL — AOL

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