king of the doos

English

Alternative forms

  • King of the Doos

Etymology

From king +‎ of +‎ the +‎ Scots doo (“dove”). Compare king of the mullets (Dicentrarchus labrax, Apogon imberbis) and similar terms.

Noun

king of the doos (plural kings of the doos)

  1. (Scotland) Synonym of English Carrier.
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