Dick"ey, 1. A hat; esp., in U. S., a
stiff hat or derby; in Eng., a straw hat. [Slang]
2. One of various animals; specif.:
(a) A donkey. (b) Any
small bird; -- called also dickey bird.
[Colloq.] (c) The hedge sparrow. [Dial.
Eng.] (d) The haddock.
3. In a carriage: (a)
A seat for the driver; -- called also dickey
box. (b) A seat at the back for
servants.
{ Dick"ey, Dick"y } (?), n.
1. A seat behind a carriage, for a
servant.
2. A false shirt front or bosom.
3. A gentleman's shirt collar. [Local,
U. S.]
Dick"ey, 1. A hat; esp., in U. S., a
stiff hat or derby; in Eng., a straw hat. [Slang]
2. One of various animals; specif.:
(a) A donkey. (b) Any
small bird; -- called also dickey bird.
[Colloq.] (c) The hedge sparrow. [Dial.
Eng.] (d) The haddock.
3. In a carriage: (a)
A seat for the driver; -- called also dickey
box. (b) A seat at the back for
servants.