doney

noun (1)

do·ney | \ ˈdōni \

plural -s

Definition of doney

(Entry 1 of 3)

dialectal, British

: hedge sparrow

doney

noun (2)

\ " \

plural -s

Definition of doney (Entry 2 of 3)

: dornick entry 2 sense 1

doney

noun (3)

\ " \

plural -s

Definition of doney (Entry 3 of 3)

chiefly Midland

: girlfriend, sweetheart

History and Etymology for doney

Noun (1)

alteration of Middle English donek, dunoke

Noun (2)

by alteration

Noun (3)

probably alteration of donah

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“Doney.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doney. Accessed 9 May. 2021.

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