noun
madge
maj
noun
1
An informal name for the magpie or the barn owl in British dialect.
"A madge screeched from the barn roof at dusk."
name
1
A nickname for the name Margaret.
"Her grandmother went by Madge her whole life."
How to Use Madge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMainly known today as an old-fashioned nickname for Margaret; the bird sense is rare and dialectal.
Word Forms
madges plural
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