dee

¹ American  

[dee] / di /

noun

1. a metal loop attached to tack, for fastening gear.

   The wire cutters hung from a dee on her saddle.

2. Physics. a hollow electrode for accelerating particles in a cyclotron.

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Dee ² American  

[dee] / di /

noun

1. John, 1527–1608, English mathematician and astrologer.

2. a river in NE Scotland, flowing E into the North Sea at Aberdeen. 90 miles (145 km) long.

3. a river in N Wales and W England, flowing E and N into the Irish Sea. About 70 miles (110 km) long.

4. a male or female given name.

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Dee ¹ British  

/ diː /

noun

1. a river in N Wales and NW England, rising in S Gwynedd and flowing east and north to the Irish Sea. Length: about 112 km (70 miles)

2. a river in NE Scotland, rising in the Cairngorms and flowing east to the North Sea. Length: about 140 km (87 miles)

3. a river in S Scotland, flowing south to the Solway Firth. Length: about 80 km (50 miles)

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Dee ² British  

/ diː /

noun

1. John. 1527–1608, English mathematician, astrologer, and magician: best known for his preface (1570) to the first edition of Euclid in English

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dee ³ British  

/ diː /

verb

1. a Scot word for die 1

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Etymology

Origin of dee

First recorded in 1785–95; so called from its shape, which resembles the letter D

Example Sentences

Already a popular spot for families and water sports, campaigners described the Dee as "at the heart of our city – a source of pride, a home to wildlife, and a place where people come together".

From BBC

In the 1970s, actor Billy Dee Williams was the iconic face of Colt 45 malt liquor.

From Salon

Twisted Sister has canceled all of its 50th anniversary performances following the departure of lead singer Dee Snider because of “a series of health challenges.”

From Los Angeles Times

The separate statement regarding Snider’s health explained that a “lifetime of legendarily aggressive performing has taken its toll on Dee Snider’s body and soul.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Adding insult to injury, Dee has recently found out the level of intensity he has dedicated to his life’s work has taken its toll on his heart as well,” the statement continued.

From Los Angeles Times