DOXY

concubine, courtesan, doxy, paramour

(noun) a woman who cohabits with an important man

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Noun

doxy (plural doxies)

(archaic) A sweetheart; a prostitute or a mistress.

Synonyms

• paramour

Etymology 2

Noun

doxy (plural doxies)

(colloquial) A defined opinion.

Etymology 3

Clipping.

Noun

doxy (uncountable)

(informal, pharmaceutical drug) Clipping of doxycycline.

Etymology 4

Noun

doxy (plural doxies)

(informal) A dachshund.

Anagrams

• oxyd

Source: Wiktionary


Dox"y, n.; pl. Doxies. Etym: [See Duck a pet.]

Definition: A loose wench; a disreputable sweetheart. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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