Dickinn.

Brit.

/ˈdɪk(ᵻ)n/, U.S.

/ˈdɪk(ə)n/

Origin: From a proper name. Etymon: proper name Dickin.

Etymology: < the name of Maria Elisabeth Dickin (1870–1951), English animal welfare pioneer, who founded the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) in 1917.The Dickin Medal was first awarded in 1943.

In full Dickin Medal. A medal awarded to an animal in recognition of an act of bravery, typically one performed during a time of military conflict by an animal attached to the armed forces.Dickin Medal is a proprietary name in the United Kingdom.

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1943 Manch. Guardian 9 Aug. (City ed.) 3/7 Service mascots..will be eligible to receive the Dickin Medal for Gallantry, awarded for special acts of courage, endurance, or fidelity.

1983 J. Cooper Animals in War 81 (caption) Winkie [sc. a pigeon] saved one aircrew by a flight in exceptionally difficult circumstances, and was the first Dickin recipient.

1992 Weekend Tel. 18 Apr. p. viii/2 The display also honours the only cat to win the Dickin medal, Simon, a ratter serving in HMS Amethyst.

2018 Washington Post (Nexis) 16 Jan. (Regional ed.) (Style section) c8 Chips returned home a hero in 1945..but this week he's back in the news. On Monday, he was awarded [posthumously] the Dickin Medal.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2019; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	dickin
释义	Dickinn. Brit. /ˈdɪk(ᵻ)n/, U.S. /ˈdɪk(ə)n/ Origin: From a proper name. Etymon: proper name Dickin. Etymology: < the name of Maria Elisabeth Dickin (1870–1951), English animal welfare pioneer, who founded the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) in 1917.The Dickin Medal was first awarded in 1943. In full Dickin Medal. A medal awarded to an animal in recognition of an act of bravery, typically one performed during a time of military conflict by an animal attached to the armed forces.Dickin Medal is a proprietary name in the United Kingdom. ΚΠ 1943 Manch. Guardian 9 Aug. (City ed.) 3/7 Service mascots..will be eligible to receive the Dickin Medal for Gallantry, awarded for special acts of courage, endurance, or fidelity. 1983 J. Cooper Animals in War 81 (caption) Winkie [sc. a pigeon] saved one aircrew by a flight in exceptionally difficult circumstances, and was the first Dickin recipient. 1992 Weekend Tel. 18 Apr. p. viii/2 The display also honours the only cat to win the Dickin medal, Simon, a ratter serving in HMS Amethyst. 2018 Washington Post (Nexis) 16 Jan. (Regional ed.) (Style section) c8 Chips returned home a hero in 1945..but this week he's back in the news. On Monday, he was awarded [posthumously] the Dickin Medal. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2019; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1943
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