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.]
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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.
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