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Meanings of Dowdy in inglés

catalán
hugh dowding
español
hugh dowding

British marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that defeated the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1882-1970)

hugh dowding

Primly out of date.

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Examples for "frumpy"
Examples for "frumpy"
1
A rather frumpy old bachelor, with thinning hair and a thickening neck.
One Basket
2
The frumpy blonde stood by her station wagon, staring back at her.
The next to die
3
She is frumpy enough for anything; and you call that an engagement?
The Heart of Una Sackville
4
The frumpy man before him was a gift from Aziz's newest benefactor.
Transfer of power
5
Opting for the wrong foundation can render a gorgeous dress unflattering and frumpy.
The Irish Times
1
Mrs. Flint was a rather frumpish individual, who always gave the impression of pieced-out dressmaking.
The Blood Red Dawn
2
The best people had played frumpish parts then.
Broken to the Plow / A Novel
3
Two well-muscled slaves fanned her with palms, giving her the look of some despotic yet frumpish eastern queen.
Roma Victrix
4
She really looks a little frumpish out-of-doors, and perhaps that is why papa went on to Mrs. Carruthers.
Red Hair
5
It does seem odd and frumpish not to be in Scotland, but motoring covers a multitude of social sins.
Set in Silver

Deep-dish apple dessert covered with a rich crust.

Usage of Dowdy in inglés
1
You know well enough, Steve Dowdy, that I can't smoke at all.
With Trapper Jim in the North Woods
2
Father was named Joe Dowdy and mother was named Mary Dowdy.
Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States...
3
Did anyone ever find out what happened to Sheriff Dowdy?
Dead to the world
4
Steve Dowdy was always eager to collect the latest news.
Afloat on the Flood
5
Late that night, John Dowdy's patrol car was found halfway back into town from Hotshot.
Dead to the world
6
That's why they all call you 'Touch-and-go Steve Dowdy.'
The Strange Cabin on Catamount Island
7
Sheriff Dowdy read Jason a lecture that had him scared straight, at least for a while.
Dead to the world
8
My dear Dowdy, out of the question.
Imajica: Complete Edition
9
Did you know Sheriff Dowdy, John Dowdy?
Dead to the world
10
This is known to New Englanders as "Pan Dowdy."
Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure
11
It seems that one spring, John Dowdy went out to Hotshot to arrest Calvin Norris's oldest brother, Carlton.
Dead to the world
12
As they crossed the foyer to the lift, Godolphin whispered, "Whatever happens tonight, Dowdy, please remember-"
Imajica: Complete Edition
13
Then came Dowdy to the bat.
The High School Pitcher; or, Dick & Co. on the Gridley Diamond
14
Steve Dowdy was never known as having light fingers all the time I went to school with him.
In Camp on the Big Sunflower
15
Make me a drink, Dowdy.
Imajica: Complete Edition
16
This is a mess, Dowdy.
Imajica: Complete Edition
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Translations for Dowdy
catalán
hugh dowding
español
hugh dowding
Dowdy through the time
Dowdy across language varieties
United Kingdom
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United States of America
Common