different between widdy vs biddy

English

Etymology 1

Compare withy.

Noun

widdy (plural widdies)

1. (Scotland) A rope or halter made of flexible twigs, or withes, as of birch.

Etymology 2

Noun

widdy (plural widdies)

1. Pronunciation spelling of widow.
   • 1877 — Gilbert & Sullivan, The Sorcerer

     I'm no saucy minx and giddy—
     Hussies such as them abound—
     But a clean and tidy widdy
     Well be-known for miles around.

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?b?di/
• Rhymes: -?di

Etymology 1

Derived from Biddy, diminutive form of Bridget. It became a generic name for an Irish maid (US), and then for an old woman.

Noun

biddy (plural biddies)

1. (derogatory) A woman, especially an old woman; especially one regarded as fussy or mean or a gossipy busybody.
2. (uncommon) An attractive girl.
4. (archaic, colloquial) An Irish maidservant.
5. (by extension, derogatory) An Irishwoman.
6. A name used in calling a hen or chicken, often as "biddy-biddy-biddy".

Translations

Etymology 2

Noun

biddy (plural biddies)

1. (US) Alternative spelling of bitty.