| 释义 |
dovie, dovey|ˈdʌvɪ|
[Dim. or pet-form of dove: see -ie, -y.]
A term of affection: Little or dear dove. b. A local name of the dovekie.
1769Public Advertiser 18 May 4/2 The domestic Lovies and Dovies. 1819Metropolis III. 252 My dearest love—lovey, dovey! 1885Swainson Prov. Names Birds 218 Black Guillemot..Sea dovie (Forfar). |