Dad and Dave
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Dad and Dave
from characters in the stories of Steele Rudd, pen name of Arthur Hoey Davis (1868–1935), Australian author
Example Sentences
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When Dad and Dave died, Rob thought I was finally “back.”
From Slate • Dec. 4, 2022
Dad and Dave spoke at the same time.
From On Our Selection by Rudd, Steele
Inside, the mosquitoes were bad; and, after supper, Dad and Dave were outside, lying on some bags.
From On Our Selection by Rudd, Steele
Dad and Dave left a dray-load of corn and joined in the hunt.
From On Our Selection by Rudd, Steele
Then we knew it was Dan, and Dad and Dave sprang out in their shirts to let him in.
From On Our Selection by Rudd, Steele
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