doxy



arch doxy

obsolete The leader of a female band of thieves or gypsies, who acts as an accomplice to her male counterpart, an "arch cove" or "arch rogue." The beguiling women put on a fantastic show of exotic dance, while their arch doxy secured "donations" from the audience.
See also: arch, doxy

doxy

(ˈdɑksi)
n. a gangster’s woman. (Underworld.) Lefty’s good-looking doxy dropped off this package. It’s ticking.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Edmund['edmənd]
Austin['ɔ:stin]
FemmeFEM-mə (Dutch)Dutch, Frisian
Miriam['miriəm]
Gaios-Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Comgal-Irish