darbies
Americanplural noun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of darbies
First recorded in 1565–75; probably from the phrase Darby's bonds a rigid bond, perhaps named after a noted 16th-century usurer
Example Sentences
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The great escapist simply banged the darbies on the pillar and walked off.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Hush, Jimmy, don't threaten while the darbies are on you; but it will be a long time before you will again enjoy your favorite game."
From Oscar the Detective Or, Dudie Dunne, The Exquisite Detective by Halsey, Harlan Page
Then he turned to the red-whiskered man, and inquired fiercely, why he hadn't put the darbies on the scoundrel.
From Bred in the Bone by Payn, James
If I were to join with you, they'd clap the darbies on me within a week.'
From In the Roaring Fifties by Dyson, Edward
Mike," said the man in the derby, "put th' darbies on th' Sneak.
From The Voice in the Fog by MacGrath, Harold
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