doney

1 of 3

noun (1)

do·​ney

ˈdōni

plural -s

dialectal, British

: hedge sparrow

doney

2 of 3

noun (2)

"

plural -s

: dornick entry 2 sense 1

doney

3 of 3

noun (3)

"

plural -s

chiefly Midland

: girlfriend, sweetheart

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

alteration of Middle English donek, dunoke

Noun (2)

by alteration

Noun (3)

probably alteration of donah

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