| 释义 |
dabbity Sc.|ˈdæbɪtɪ|
[f. dab n.1 (cf. 3, 4); cf. southern dial. dabbit (E.D.D.), small quantity.]
A chimney-piece ornament.
1923J. A. Fleming Sc. Pottery i. 28 On the East Coast of Scotland the fisherfolk are famous for their gallery of ‘wallie’ dogs, lions, parrots, cats, etc. The Aberdonians call them ‘dabbities’. 1961Times 8 Apr. 11/6 ‘Chimney ornaments’. To the Scottish potter they were ‘dabbities’. |