Dove
[dʌv] or [dov]
Definition
(noun.) any of numerous small pigeons.
(noun.) an emblem of peace.
(noun.) someone who prefers negotiations to armed conflict in the conduct of foreign relations.
Checked by Abby--From WordNet
Definition
(-) of Dive
(n.) A pigeon of the genus Columba and various related genera. The species are numerous.
(n.) A word of endearment for one regarded as pure and gentle.
Inputed by Julio
Definition
n. a pigeon (esp. in comp. as ringdove turtle-dove &c.): a word of endearment: an emblem of innocence gentleness also of the Holy Spirit—the 'Holy Dove' (Matt. iii. 16).—v.t. to treat as a dove.—ns. Dove′-col′our a grayish bluish pinkish colour; Dove′cot -cote a small cot or box in which pigeons breed.—adjs. Dove′-drawn (Shak.) drawn by doves; Dove′-eyed meek-eyed.—ns. Dove′-house a dovecot; Dove′let a small dove.—adj. Dove′-like innocent.—ns. Dove's′-foot the common name for Geranium molle; Dove′ship the character or quality of a dove.—Flutter the dovecots to disturb commonplace conventional people as the eagle would a dovecot (see Shak. Cor. V. vi. 115).
Editor: Rosanne
Unserious Contents or Definition
Dreaming of doves mating and building their nests, indicates peacefulness of the world and joyous homes where children render obedience, and mercy is extended to all. To hear the lonely, mournful voice of a dove, portends sorrow and disappointment through the death of one to whom you looked for aid. Often it portends the death of a father. To see a dead dove, is ominous of a separation of husband and wife, either through death or infidelity. To see white doves, denotes bountiful harvests and the utmost confidence in the loyalty of friends. To dream of seeing a flock of white doves, denotes peaceful, innocent pleasures, and fortunate developments in the future. If one brings you a letter, tidings of a pleasant nature from absent friends is intimated, also a lovers' reconciliation is denoted. If the dove seems exhausted, a note of sadness will pervade the reconciliation, or a sad touch may be given the pleasant tidings by mention of an invalid friend; if of business, a slight drop may follow. If the letter bears the message that you are doomed, it foretells that a desperate illness, either your own or of a relative, may cause you financial misfortune.
Inputed by Harlow
Examples
- She has the gentleness of the dove, Mr Fledgeby. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Once he spoiled a new dove-coloured pelisse of hers. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- You wore a costume of dove-colored silk with ostrich-feather trimming. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.
- What flutters my dove? Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- At last she recollected that she had been travelling, and they talked of Matlock and Dove Dale with great perseverance. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- And the child delivered a note; the little dove dropped on my knee, its olive leaf plucked off. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Diana had a voice toned, to my ear, like the cooing of a dove. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- Bear gently, Ocean’s carrier dove, Thy errands to and fro! Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- The gentle charm vouchsafed to flower and tree, bestowed on deer and dove, has not been denied to the human nursling. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Then he was gay as a lark carolling from its skiey tower, soaring in thought as an eagle, innocent as the mild-eyed dove. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- Amy and Louisa, return to your nests like a pair of doves, as you are. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- She doesn't know us, she doesn't even talk about the flocks of green doves, as she calls the vine leaves on the wall. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
Typist: Ludwig