ˈdärbē plural -es. : a plasterer’s float consisting of a long narrow strip of wood with two handles. : a trowel with a handle elevated above the blade for use as a darby. darby.
What does Darby mean in slang?
handcuffs. Word origin. C16: perhaps from the phrase Father Derby’s or Father Darby’s bonds, a rigid agreement between a usurer and his client.
Is Darby a real word?
noun, plural dar·bies. Building Trades. a float having two handles, used by plasterers.
Is Darby a Scrabble word?
DARBY is not a valid scrabble word.
What is the definition of GYVE?
noun. 1. ( usually gyves) a shackle, esp. for the leg; fetter.
What is a Darby in Cockney?
(Cockney rhyming slang) belly quotations ▼
What is reddies slang for?
Surname
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Meaning | “deer” “farm”/”settlement” |
| Region of origin | English |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | D’Arby, d’Arby, D’arby, Derby |
Where did the word Darby come from?
Meaning and Origin of: Darby
English : habitational name from the city of Derby, the county seat of Derbyshire, but also from the much smaller place called West Derby in Lancashire. Both are named from Old Norse djúr’deer’ + býr ‘farm’, ‘settlement’.
Where does the name Darby come from?
Because, in Old English, it was spelt Darby. When we migrated to modern English, we spelt it Derby. If you look on old maps, it will be spelt as, Darby.
Are Derby and Darby the same?
Shrek is not a Scrabble word.
Is Shrek a Scrabble word?
Yes, mayo is a valid Scrabble word.
Is Mayo a word Scrabble?
No, disney is not in the scrabble dictionary.
Is Disney a word in Scrabble?
intr. To become broken into parts or disunited. [Middle English sundren, from Old English sundrian.]
Is Sunderer a word?
shailed is a valid English word.
Is Shailed a word?
a crossbow for hurling stones or balls: used for sport.
Is Prodd a word?
“”Toby” means “road” in this context, but it isn’t rhyming slang. It seems to come from about 1811. It is derived from the language of Irish travellers who use the word “tober” to mean road. Another related expression is the toby meaning highway robbery. High toby meaning highway robbery on horseback.
What does a Toby mean in Cockney slang?
Twist and Twirl is Cockney slang for Girl.
How do you say Girl in Cockney?
Nicker is Cockney slang for 1 pound.
What is a nicker in Cockney?
Fuddu- Stupid, Foolish.
What is Fuddu slang?
Bro is Cockney slang for Brother.
What is Cockney slang for brother?
Nelson is Cockney slang for Pint of Stella.