madge

/mædʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

A woman’s given name, or a patronymic surname.

“The family history included a mention of a person named Madge who lived in the 19th century.”

2. noun

A small bird, typically a female, especially a sparrow or a swallow.

“In the garden, a group of madges flitted between the flowers and the grass.”

3. noun

A short, pointed, or rounded stick, especially one used as a handle or a walking aid.

“The old lady used a wooden madge to support her while walking down the street.”

Synonyms

  • bird
  • female
  • handle
  • stick
  • woman

Antonyms

  • large animal
  • male
  • man