Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Dead; flat; spiritless.
- noun A woman's nightcap.
Etymologies
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Examples
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A rare marsh dowd, which is normally found in Madeira, has been identified on the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust's Martin Mere reserve in Lancashire.
Telegraph.co.uk: news, business, sport, the Daily Telegraph newspaper, Sunday Telegraph 2010
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A rare marsh dowd, which is normally found in Madeira, has been identified on the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust's Martin Mere reserve in Lancashire.
Latest news, breaking news, current news, UK news, world news, celebrity news, politics news 2010
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She nodded at her reflection and went downstairs; the desire to impress Dr Eijsinck with the knowledge that she was no penniless dowd working powerfully within her.
Politics 101 2010
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He's probably dreading the censure of that terribly superior secretary of his if he permits a dowd to stalk his exquisite halls.
red dust Ryn Cricket 2010
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Such a little dowd as she appeared this morning -- and now!
Gatlinburg 2010
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The whining is ten times more tiresome than any dowd piece.
Times Public Editor Hammers Maureen Dowd's Coverage Of Hillary 2009
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Jody P., totally different context for dowd and it wasn't offensive.
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| Reply | Permalink you're too kind, david. dowd is not the queen bee; she's the alpha bitch - of mean-spirited commentary,
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| Reply | Permalink not to get into a pissing match, but as a regular times reader, i would agree with the previous comments re: maureen dowd and bob herbert, but feel that paul krugman and frank rich should be mentioned as people who have deftly and clearly written about the issues of class, poverty, and race.
New York Times' Leslie Wayne Continues Twisted Jihad Against Edwards 2009
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I actually like dowd and she blasts everyone, so what.
Times Public Editor Hammers Maureen Dowd's Coverage Of Hillary 2009
madmouth commented on the word dowd
The crochety schoolmaster Mr. Carpenter in L.M. Montgomery's Emily Climbs: "I've no use for dowds and I'm sure the Lord doesn't either"
April 15, 2009
hernesheir commented on the word dowd
Formerly, a woman's nightime head-covering. Makes one rethink what dowdy might mean.
December 2, 2010