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dicky

A donkey.

Etymology:

  • From dick + -y.
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I've heard grandfather say that when Mr. Priest was at his best there was scores o' young gents as used to come to school as day-boys, 'cause there was no room for 'em to board; and they used to come on dickies [ …]

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Additional definitions for 'dicky':

dickyA louse.
dickyDicky dirt = a shirt, meaning a shirt with a collar.
dickyA detachable shirt front, collar or bib.
dickyA hat, especially a stiff hat or derby, and a straw hat.
dickyA seat behind a carriage, for a servant.
dickyA seat in a carriage, for the driver.
dickyThe luggage storage compartment of a sedan/saloon style car.
dickyA small bird; a dicky-bird.
dickyAn insignificant sound or thing; dicky-bird.
dickyA pilot.
dickyA hedge sparrow.
dickyA haddock.
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