Dorothy Dix

A form of dorothy dixer — A question asked of a minister by a member of their own party, to give the minister the opportunity to promote the government's work, criticise the opposition, etc.

Meanings

nounDorothy Dix (plural Dorothy Dixes)

plural Dorothy Dixes

  1. alternativeAlternative form of Dorothy Dixer.
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