dickey1
or dick·y, dick·ie
[dik-ee]
- an article of clothing made to look like the front or collar of a shirt, blouse, vest, etc., worn as a separate piece under another garment, as a jacket or dress.Compare vest(def 2), vestee.
- a detachable linen shirt collar.
- a bib or pinafore worn by a child.
- a small bird.
- a donkey, especially a male.
- an outside seat on a carriage.
- British. rumble seat(def 1).
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Origin of dickey1
1745–55; generic use of Dicky, diminutive of Dick, proper name
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Examples from the Web for dickie
Contemporary Examples
Now, Dickie says, the church is distancing itself from the perceived alliance.
He shared his first joint with Louis Armstrong and Dickie Wells backstage at Three Deuces on 52 Street.
There was born what Dickie calls, following the lead of a late 19th century Italian investigator, Sicily's "violence industry."
Dickie convincingly argues that the answer to my core question is: No.
Dickie Sanders, 21, had tried various kinds of drugs before, but snorting “Cloud Nine” bath salts resulted in his death.
Historical Examples
Mr. Dickie was a teacher in Tilliedrum, but he was ruined by drink.
Auld Licht IdyllsJ. M. Barrie
Oh, Dickie dear, whatever have they been doing to its good old face?
Ambrotox and Limping DickOliver Fleming
Dickie Blue was sure that his surmise had gone cunningly to its mark.
Harbor Tales Down NorthNorman Duncan
An' Dickie himself will fetch the trap for his own feet, ecod!
Harbor Tales Down NorthNorman Duncan
"You must not do it again, Peggy," Dickie Blue had admonished.
Harbor Tales Down NorthNorman Duncan