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hoddy |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Dun \Dun\, a. [AS. dunn. of Celtic origin; cf W. dwn, Ir & Gael. donn.] Of a dark color; of a color partaking of a brown and black; of a dull brown color; swarthy. Summer's dun cloud comes thundering up -- Pierpont. Chill and dun Falls on the moor the brief November day --Keble. {Dun crow} (Zo["o]l.), the hooded crow; -- so called from its color; -- also called {hoody}, and {hoddy}. {Dun diver} (Zo["o]l.), the goosander or merganser. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Hoddy \Hod"dy\, n. [Prob. for hooded.] (Zo["o]l.) See {Dun crow}, under {Dun}, a.