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Meanings of Dowdy in inglês

catalão
hugh dowding
espanhol
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Primly out of date.

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Deep-dish apple dessert covered with a rich crust.

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Examples for "pandowdy"
Examples for "pandowdy"
1
He never swam beside turtles or pulled an ox or ate apple pandowdy.
The new yorker
2
Nag and Nagini raced across the sands somewhere; mighty Pandowdy lolled in his swamp.
Seraphina
3
Mercifully, Pandowdy itself was underwater, sleeping, and I was able to pick my way past it.
Seraphina
4
Pandowdy was a monster in his own right.
Seraphina
5
There was smoke in the distance; I ran until I reached the edge of Pandowdy's swamp.
Seraphina
Usage of Dowdy in inglês
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
catalão
hugh dowding
espanhol
hugh dowding
Dowdy through the time
Dowdy across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common