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biddy1 n pl -dies a dialect word for chicken, hen [perhaps imitative of calling chickens] biddy2 n pl -dies
Informal a woman, esp an old gossipy or interfering one [from pet form of Bridget] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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Delectable it truly was, running up and down the white beach of sand-pounded coral, and, under the wise guidance of Biddy and Terrence, taking part in the excitement of the beach and even adding to it. She had no idea what stock she had, or what the price of anything in it was; but there was a little greasy memorandum-book kept in a drawer, which served as a Catalogue of Prices, and by this oracle Biddy arranged all the shop transaction. In this manner my arrival was circulated prematurely in certain coteries, the pretty mouths and fine voices that spoke of my marvels, being quite unconscious that they were circulating news that had reached their ears via Honor O'Flagherty, Biddy Noon, and Kathleen Brady. |
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