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Definition of Dickiy

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.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

DICKEY. A sham shirt.
DICKEY. An ass. Roll your dickey; drive your ass. Also
a seat for servants to sit behind a carriage, when their
master drives.
- The Devil's Dictionary (Ambrose Bierce)

  • A detachable shirt front, collar or bib.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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