Definitions for: Dickey


[n] a man's detachable insert (usually starched) to simulate the front of a shirt
[n] (British English) a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater
[adj] (British informal) faulty; "I've got this dicky heart"- John le Carre



Webster (1913) Definition: Dick"ey, Dicky 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.

Synonyms: dickey-seat, dickie, dickie-seat, dicky, dicky, dicky-seat, impaired, shirtfront

See Also: backseat, insert, inset, shirt

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