Dipsy

Dipsy
Dipsey Dip"sey, Dipsie Dip"sie, Dipsy Dip"sy, n. 1. A sinker attached to a fishing line; also, a line having several branches, each with such a sinker, used in deep-sea fishing. [Local, U. S.] [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

2. (Naut.) A deep-sea lead. [Rare] [Webster 1913 Suppl.]


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  • Dipsy — Dipsey Dip sey, Dipsie Dip sie, Dipsy Dip sy, a. Deep sea; as, a dipsey line; a dipsy lead. [Sailor s Cant] [Webster 1913 Suppl.] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • dipsy — the float of a fishing line (Pennsylvania). See also dobber.dipterex dylox …   Dictionary of ichthyology

  • dipsy — n, adj American 1. (an) alcoholic or drunk. In this sense the word is based on dipsomaniac , as are dipso and tipsy . 2. (a person who is) foolish …   Contemporary slang

  • dipsy — dip·sy …   English syllables

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