Dees

Part of speech: noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdiːz/

Definitions

1. The plural form of a small metal device used for shaping or guiding threads in sewing or embroidery; a shallow dish or container for holding small items; informal term for a location or place
2. Refers to multiple small protective caps or guides typically found on sewing needles; can denote several small shallow vessels used for holding substances; colloquially used to describe various specific areas or spots
3. Denotes several tiny metal tips for threading or holding things in needlework; represents several small open containers or trays; also used informally to mean certain designated places or settings

Etymology: The word is simply the plural of "dee," the name of the letter D. "Dee" is a variant of "do," the old name of the same letter, which English speakers once pronounced "do" in the way the musical syllable is still sung. Over time the spelling and sound "dee" won out for the letter's name, so "dees" is the plural you reach by adding an s, the same way you would pluralize any other letter name.

Synonyms: d's, letters d