fidge

/ (fɪdʒ) /

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verb

(intr) an obsolete word for fidget

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Word Origin for fidge

C18: probably variant of dialect fitch to fidget

Words nearby fidge

Fidel, Fidelio, Fidelism, Fidelista, fidelity, fidge, fidget, fidgety, FIDO, fiducial, fiduciary

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How to use fidge in a sentence

Fidge's "something nice to drink" turned out to be bottles of lemonade, milk, soda water, and a bottle of wine for the grown-ups.
The Mysterious Shin Shira|George Edward Farrow
One can almost see Mr. Fidge and Mr. Padge drolling it in his pages.
Highways & Byways in Sussex|E.V. Lucas
“Come back, you scamp,” cried Dick, running3 after him; but with a saucy and defiant laugh Fidge sped down to the first landing.
Dick, Marjorie and Fidge|G. E. Farrow
“And a blue bow around its neck,” chimed in Fidge, his eyes dancing with excitement.
Dick, Marjorie and Fidge|G. E. Farrow

“Yes,” agreed Dick, reaching out his hand to52 Fidge, who looked just a little wee bit frightened.
Dick, Marjorie and Fidge|G. E. Farrow