king of the doos en · NOUN
Etymology
From king + of + the + Scots doo (“dove”). Compare king-of-the-salmon, king of the mullets (Dicentrarchus labrax, Apogon imberbis) and similar terms.
Meanings
- (Scotland) Synonym of English Carrier.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| King of the Doos | alternative | lexicographic | |
| kings of the doos | Number=Plur | lexicographic |