|
Dodman
or Doddiman. A snail. A word still common in Norfolk;
but Fairfax, in his Bulk and Selvedge (1674), speaks of “a snayl
or dodman.”
Doddiman, doddiman, put out your horn,
Here comes a thief to steal your corn.
Norfolk rhyme.
Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894 More on Dodman from Infoplease:
- Dodman - Dodman or Doddiman. A snail. A word still common in Norfolk; but Fairfax, in his Bulk and Selvedge ...
- Sir Samuel Cunard - Cunard, Sir Samuel Cunard, Sir Samuel , 1787–1865, Canadian pioneer of regular transatlantic ...
- Czech Republic - Czech Republic Profile: People, History, Government and Political Conditions, Economy, National Security, Foreign Relations, U.S.-Czech Relations
- Dictionary of Phrase and Fable: D - Definitions, origins, and illustrative excerpts for words, phases, and literary allusions starting with "D"
|
24 X 7
Private Tutor
|
24 x 7 Tutor Availability |
|
|
Unlimited Online Tutoring |
|
|
1-on-1 Tutoring |
|
Atlas
Encyclopedia
Dictionary
Thesaurus
Day in History
