Patridge
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpatɹɪd͡ʒ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Patridge is a noun meaning (now dialectal) Alternative form of partridge.
Meaning
(now dialectal) Alternative form of partridge.
Example Sentences
What is called the Quail in New-England, is denominated Patridge in the ſouthern ſtates, where the true Patridge is not to be found.
For some time now, they'd heard how easy it was to shoot northern “pa'tridge.” (Piles of birds ... dumb as a stone ... shoot 'em from the truck window with a .22.)
[…]but as one hauing a great deale moꝛe ſkill to retriue the patridge with his ſpaniels, then to hunt after ſuch a ſtraūge pꝛay, he ſought, but was little the better[…]
Word Forms
- patridges
- pa'tridge
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pattee, partridge, petard, patch, paddock.
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