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  • proper noun A diminutive of the female given name Bridget.
  • proper noun Surname, Scottish origin

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Examples

  • What are the real issues in Biddy's and Tom's marriage?

    Cover The Butter by Carrie Kabak: Questions 2005

  • P.S. – No doubt, Biddy is giving you full details. '

    Lady Bridget in the Never-Never Land 1915

  • Mum is Brigid Brereton, born in the county of Somerset and called Biddy by all of us who

    ɘloЯ 2010

  • "I thought all Irish girls were called Biddy; are you sure you're not?"

    The New Girl at St. Chad's A Story of School Life Angela Brazil 1907

  • Your poor mother was called Biddy, and you ain't better than she was that I know of. '

    Bristol Bells A Story of the Eighteenth Century Emma Marshall 1864

  • "Biddy, that is the spot where he first told me that he loved me, and where I first acknowledged mine to him."

    Fardorougha, The Miser The Works of William Carleton, Volume One William Carleton 1831

  • The son of Grand Prix driver Charles Mortimer leaves behind his wife Bridget, known as Biddy, and son, motor racing champion Alex Mortimer, who hopes to compete at the Spa circuit this weekend in honour of his father.

    icSolihull 2010

  • "Robin's wife Bridget, fondly known as Biddy, and Alex are grateful for the continued messages of condolence and support but respectfully request privacy at this difficult time."

    FOXNews.com 2010

  • "Biddy," remarked the newly wed Irishman, "go down and feed the pigs."

    More Toasts Marion Dix [Editor] Mosher

  • Little "Biddy," as her pretended mother called her, filled her apron with the pears and we started across the field to where Bridget still sat, perched upon the garden fence, with her hand organ unstrapped at her feet.

    Little Ferns For Fanny's Little Friends Fanny Fern

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