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partridge — (n.) late 12c., from O.Fr. pertis, alteration of perdis (perhaps influenced by fem. suffix tris), from L. perdicem (nom. perdix), from Gk. perdix, the Greek partridge, probably related to perdesthai to break wind, in reference to the whirring… … Etymology dictionary
Partridge — (Heb. kore, i.e., caller ). This bird, unlike our own partridge, is distinguished by its ringing call note, which in early morning echoes from cliff to cliff amidst the barrenness of the wilderness of Judea and the glens of the forest of… … Easton's Bible Dictionary
partridge — /ˈpatrɪdʒ / (say pahtrij) noun (plural partridges, partridge) 1. any of various gallinaceous game birds of the subfamily Perdicinae, especially the grey partridge, Perdix perdix, widespread throughout Eurasia, and introduced into North America. 2 …
partridge — noun (plural partridge or partridges) Etymology: Middle English partrich, modification of Anglo French perdriz, alteration of Old French perdix, from Latin perdic , perdix, from Greek perdik , perdix Date: 14th century 1. any of various typically … New Collegiate Dictionary
partridge — par|tridge [ˈpa:trıdʒ US ˈpa:r ] n [Date: 1200 1300; : Old French; Origin: perdris, from Latin perdix, from Greek] a fat brown bird with a short tail which is shot for sport and food … Dictionary of contemporary English
Chukar Partridge — This article is about a bird. For the target drone, see BQM 74 Chukar. Chukar Partridge Conservation status … Wikipedia
rock partridge — noun of mountainous areas of southern Europe • Syn: ↑Greek partridge, ↑Alectoris graeca • Hypernyms: ↑partridge • Member Holonyms: ↑Alectoris, ↑genus Alectoris * * * … Useful english dictionary
List of Greek Americans — This is a list of notable Greek Americans. ListActors*Thea Andrews born Canada Entertainment Tonight in USA. Family originates from Macedonia, Greece *Jennifer Aniston Golden Globe and Emmy Award winning film/television actress, best known for… … Wikipedia
Alden Partridge — Infobox Military Person name=Alden Partridge caption= Alden Partridge born=February 12, 1785 died=January 17, 1854 placeofbirth=Norwich, Vermont placeofdeath= nickname= allegiance=United States branch=United States Army serviceyears= 1805 – 1817… … Wikipedia
John Partridge (astrologer) — for others with the same name, see John PartridgeJohn Partridge (1644 ca. 1714) was an English astrologer. He was also the author and publisher of a number of astrological almanacs and books. Partridge s lifePartridge was born January 18, 1644… … Wikipedia
