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sheldrake
[ shel-dreyk ]
noun
, plural shel·drakes, (especially collectively) shel·drake.
- any of several Old World ducks of the genus Tadorna, certain species of which have highly variegated plumage.
- any of various other ducks, especially the goosander or merganser.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of sheldrake1
1275–1325; Middle English sheldedrake, equivalent to sheld particolored + drake drake 1
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Example Sentences
Mr. Sheldrake coughed, and the policeman coughed in sympathy.
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Ready of speech and smooth of manner was Mr. Sheldrake as he addressed Lily.
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She did not see him; all her attention was fixed upon Mr. Sheldrake's words.
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Or was it from Mr. Sheldrake himself, reminding him of his obligation to that gentleman?
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"I brought her," replied Mr. Sheldrake with a pleasant chuckle.
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