Definitions

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  • proper noun An American surname, variant of Swiss German Leidig.
  • proper noun rare A male given name derived from the surname.
  • proper noun rare A female given name derived from the surname.

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Examples

  • "Leidy," the South Florida Super Bowl Super Model is making the rounds at the convention center sporting a bikini to highlight her sizable talent while posing for numerous pictures with silly old men.

    USATODAY.com - Super Watch: Three days to go 2005

  • Mr. Leidy, who became a board member of the local Red Cross arm this year, estimated that of the hundreds of young people at the party, only 30% were from the Palm Beach area.

    Crawfish and Pandas at Palm Beach Bash Marshall Heyman 2012

  • In order to get the full benefits of the satiety from this kind of breakfast, the meal needs to be approximately 300-350 calories, Leidy says.

    Power breakfasts loaded with protein and fiber start school year right 2011

  • The evidence is pretty convincing that consuming more protein at breakfast will provide more appetite control for the rest of the day, says Heather Leidy, an assistant professor of nutrition at the University of Missouri.

    Power breakfasts loaded with protein and fiber start school year right 2011

  • Inside Art — Denise Leidy, an Asian art curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, presents a detailed explanation of a piece of Buddhist art.

    Shambhala SunSpace » Tynette Deveaux 2009

  • "It's fun to experience a different place," Mr. Leidy said.

    Crawfish and Pandas at Palm Beach Bash Marshall Heyman 2012

  • Chris Leidy The main house has several loggias and large, arched windows.

    Private Properties 2011

  • "I would venture to say this is the first Cajun Crawfish boil at a party in Palm Beach," said Mr. Leidy, who was wearing paper-thin vintage Lilly pants with pandas on them and slippers embossed with stingrays.

    Crawfish and Pandas at Palm Beach Bash Marshall Heyman 2012

  • Chris Leidy The main house has large arched windows and several loggias.

    Photos: Private Properties 2010

  • There was a simulated riverboat, Mardi Gras beads, a makeshift Bourbon Street, a jokey take on a Louisiana brothel, a marching band complete with coffin, a sign that read "Bayou Bobby's" in honor of the young Mr. Leidy, and for food: gumbo, beignets, po' boys and a Cajun Crawfish boil.

    Crawfish and Pandas at Palm Beach Bash Marshall Heyman 2012

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