bare-bellied Joe en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
Variant of bare-bellied yoe (dialectal form of ewe), with final /d/ of bellied joining with initial /j/ of yeo to form /d͡ʒ/.
Meanings
- (Australia, informal) A ewe with little or no wool on its belly, therefore requiring less time to shear.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bare-bellied Joes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |