nanny goat

noun

a female goat.

Words nearby nanny goat

nanning, nannofossil, nannoplankton, nanny, nanny cam, nanny goat, nanny state, nanny tax, nannyberry, nannygai, nano

Origin of nanny goat

1780–90 nanny

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Examples from the Web for nanny goat

But the Tigress was jealous of her friend the Nanny-goat, because Nanny had four young ones, while she had only two.
The Talking Thrush|William Crooke
The children were charmed with nanny-goat's agility, clasped it in their arms, and begged that it might be left with them.
Tales of My Time, Vol. 1 (of 3)|William Pitt Scargill
"Gladly will I, sister," said honest Nanny-goat, thinking no evil of her friend.
The Talking Thrush|William Crooke
One of these rays dazzled the eyes, and another kissed the lips of a Nanny-goat.
The Lonely Island|R.M. Ballantyne

Out th' window,' says I. Just thin Dorsey's nanny-goat that died next year put her head through th' dure.
Mr. Dooley: In the Hearts of His Countrymen|Finley Peter Dunne

British Dictionary definitions for nanny goat

nanny goat

noun

a female goatCompare billy goat

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