baldie

1 of 2

noun (1)

bal·​die

ˈbȯldē

plural -s

: a small double-ended fishing boat used on the east coast of Scotland

baldy

2 of 2

noun (2)

ˈbȯldē, 

-i

plural -es

1

slang : one that is bald

2

: a white-headed pigeon (Columba norfolciensis) of Australia that feeds on fruits and seeds

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

probably short for Giuseppe Garibaldi †1882 Italian patriot

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1912, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Rhymes for baldie

• baldy