he-goat en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
Etymology
From he- + goat.
Meanings
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A male goat.
The philosopher Demonax said of two dunces, 'one appeared to be milking a he-goat while the other was holding a sieve for him.'
1847, editorial staff, “(untitled: Philosopher Demonax)”, in Scientific American, series 1, Volume 3, Issue 9, page 72:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| he-goats | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
kid · she-goat · nanny · nanny goat · doe
Synonyms
buck · billy goat · billy