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An idyllic English country house during a nondescript period of the early 20th century, a body in the library, a stuffy colonel and steely butler and bridge playing old biddies and et cetera et cetera.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2023

Choreographer Warren Carlyle appears to have convinced Zaks that “The Music Man” is a dance show; the townsfolk, from kiddies to biddies, spin and kick at the drop of a straw hat.

From Washington Post • Feb. 11, 2022

Though the friendship is still rocky, Jones remains hopeful: "I think when we're old biddies we're going to laugh about it."

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2021

The biddies volunteer their time for a variety of reasons.

From Washington Times • Jan. 17, 2018

Papa blushed and said, “Well, uh, let’s see, son. It’s kind of like the way hens lay eggs and then biddies hatch out of the eggs.”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns