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I'll milk it hard, an' whin 'tis dhry I'll dispose iv it to th' widdies an' orphans iv th' Sixth Ward that need household pets.

From Mr. Dooley's Philosophy by Dunne, Finley Peter

He begun to feel sorrowful f'r th' widdies an' orphans.

From Mr. Dooley: In the Hearts of His Countrymen by Dunne, Finley Peter

I've milked for all maks o' fowks sin' father deed," she went on, "bettermy fowks and poor widdies.

From Tales of the Ridings by Vaughan, C.

I know a vast o' widdies ��� That's seen their seventieth year; Lord George, he addles brass for all, ��� Though lots on 't goes for beer.

From Songs of the Ridings by Moorman, Frederic William

Shmall use av yer sighin' forlorn; For yer widdies, belike, whin their mournin' is o'er, May marry some gintleman born.

From The Wit of Women Fourth Edition by Sanborn, Kate