sheldrake

[ shel-dreyk ]

/ ˈʃɛlˌdreɪk /

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any of several Old World ducks of the genus Tadorna, certain species of which have highly variegated plumage.

any of various other ducks, especially the goosander or merganser.

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1275–1325; Middle English sheldedrake, equivalent to sheld particolored + drakedrake¹

Mr. Sheldrake coughed, and the policeman coughed in sympathy.
London's Heart|B. L. (Benjamin Leopold) Farjeon
Ready of speech and smooth of manner was Mr. Sheldrake as he addressed Lily.
London's Heart|B. L. (Benjamin Leopold) Farjeon
She did not see him; all her attention was fixed upon Mr. Sheldrake's words.
London's Heart|B. L. (Benjamin Leopold) Farjeon
Or was it from Mr. Sheldrake himself, reminding him of his obligation to that gentleman?
London's Heart|B. L. (Benjamin Leopold) Farjeon

"I brought her," replied Mr. Sheldrake with a pleasant chuckle.
London's Heart|B. L. (Benjamin Leopold) Farjeon