in the reign of Queen Dick

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Since Dick is a man's name, it would never be borne by a queen.

Pronunciation[edit]

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Prepositional phrase[edit]

in the reign of Queen Dick

  1. (idiomatic, UK) when pigs fly; never
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