noun
madge
maj
Madge (noun) means an informal name for the magpie or the barn owl in British dialect. Example: “A madge screeched from the barn roof at dusk.”
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.
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What does “madge” mean?
The word “madge” means an informal name for the magpie or the barn owl in British dialect. In plain terms, mainly known today as an old-fashioned nickname for Margaret; the bird sense is rare and dialectal.
How do you pronounce “madge”?
“Madge” is pronounced maj (/mæd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “madge” in a sentence?
Here is “madge” used in a sentence: “A madge screeched from the barn roof at dusk.”
What part of speech is “madge”?
Depending on how it is used, “madge” can be a noun and a name.
How many meanings does “madge” have?
“Madge” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an informal name for the magpie or the barn owl in British dialect.
