sheldrake

[ shel-dreyk ]

/ ˈʃɛlˌdreɪk /

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noun, plural shel·drakes, (especially collectively) shel·drake.

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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Origin of sheldrake

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