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bevy [ˈbɛvɪ] n pl bevies 1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) a flock of quails 2. a group, esp of girls 3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) a group of roedeer [of uncertain origin] Bevy a drinking company; an assembly or collection. See also covey, flight, flock, herd, swarm. Examples: bevy of beauties, of bright damsels, 1725; of conies, 1486; of fair women, 1667; of fairies, 1603; of girls; of ladies, 1470; of larks, 1470; of maids of honour, 1808; of otter; of powdered coxcombs, 1765; of quails, 1630; of renegades, 1848; of roes [six head of roe deer], 1470; of slaves, 1611; of swans.
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