Drey

//dɹeɪ// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A squirrel’s nest, built of twigs in a tree. British
  2. 2
    the nest of a squirrel wordnet
  3. 3
    A possum’s nest, built of twigs and leaves in a tree. Australia
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.

Example

More examples

"One squirrel asked another squirrel, "Shall we meet in my drey today?" "Cracking idea," was the reply. "I'll bring a few nuts with me.""

Etymology

Unknown.

Related phrases

drey poking

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