sheldrake
[ shel-dreyk ]
noun,plural shel·drakes, (especially collectively) shel·drake.
any of several Old World ducks of the genus Tadorna, certain species of which have highly variegated plumage.
any of various other ducks, especially the goosander or merganser.
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Mr. sheldrake coughed, and the policeman coughed in sympathy.
London's Heart | B. L. (Benjamin Leopold) FarjeonReady of speech and smooth of manner was Mr. sheldrake as he addressed Lily.
London's Heart | B. L. (Benjamin Leopold) FarjeonShe did not see him; all her attention was fixed upon Mr. sheldrake's words.
London's Heart | B. L. (Benjamin Leopold) FarjeonOr was it from Mr. sheldrake himself, reminding him of his obligation to that gentleman?
London's Heart | B. L. (Benjamin Leopold) Farjeon"I brought her," replied Mr. sheldrake with a pleasant chuckle.
London's Heart | B. L. (Benjamin Leopold) Farjeon
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