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Abandoned queen of Carthage
Answer for the clue "Abandoned queen of Carthage ", 4 letters:
dido
Alternative clues for the word dido
Word definitions for dido in dictionaries
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"prank, caper," 1807, American English slang, perhaps from the name of the Carthaginian queen in the "Aeneid." Usually in phrase to cut didoes .
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
Etymology 1 n. 1 (context slang regional English) A fuss, a row. 2 A shrewd trick; an antic; a caper. Etymology 2 adv. (label en US) (misspelling of ditto English)
Usage examples of dido.
From then on he starts a new life as a Dido, and it will be up to him to make his own reputation.
He sounded the way Dido Alstrong would sound after these few years, if Dido was scared.
By the time he attained eighteen, Dido had indicated he was of Alstrong pattern--he definitely preferred grabbing to earning, bluff to earnest effort.
New York City transportation being good, and Dido a quick one on the grab, he would doubtless be here soon.
I would try being more polite to him than I intended being to Dido Alstrong.
I had heard of Farrar Products and the concern was, as Dido said, an up-and-comer.
We stood under the shelter of the awning of a shop, along with others, and Dido searched eagerly for a taxi.
The temptation to follow Dido Alstrong, collar him, and demand fuller and more logical explanations, was very strong.
I returned to the street, at the same time summoning my dignity, which Dido had shoved out of kilter.
With my hand on the key Dido had given me, which was in my coat pocket, I strode to the cocktail place and, after hesitating several times, ventured inside.
And disgust that Dido Alstrong should have an acquaintance with such a lovely girl.
Dido Alstrong wheeled and strode out--I had moved a bit to one side, the interior of the cocktail place was inadequately lighted as such establishments usually are, and Dido Alstrong obviously did not notice me.
That obnoxious Dido Alstrong had boasted of being laboratory chief for Farrar Products, and since her name was Farrar, the connection was obvious.
You see, Dido Alstrong asked me to call on you and get from you a package which he said you would be keeping for him.
And will you inform Dido Alstrong that I am not to be called on for any more of his favors!