Dipper
See also: dipper
English
Proper noun
Dipper
- (astronomy) A Chinese constellation located near Sagittarius, one of the 28 lunar mansions and part of the larger Black Turtle.
Noun
Dipper (plural Dippers)
- (Canada, politics, informal) A member or supporter of the Canadian New Democratic Party.
- 2011 Apr 11, Lysiane Gagnon, "In Quebec, the NDP is No. 2," The Globe and Mail (retrieved 11 May 2011):
- But the Dippers should hold their applause, since their party doesn't have the grassroots organization or the roster of good candidates it needs to capitalize on their leader's popularity.
- 2011 Apr 11, Lysiane Gagnon, "In Quebec, the NDP is No. 2," The Globe and Mail (retrieved 11 May 2011):
- (Canada, politics, informal, attributively) Of or belonging to the New Democratic Party or supporters of it.
- 2011 Apr 27, David Olive, "Historic shift to NDP confirmed in new poll," Toronto Star (retrieved 11 May 2011):
- It's either that or watch Dipper hopes of big overall seat gains dashed May 2 in Ontario.
- 2011 Apr 27, David Olive, "Historic shift to NDP confirmed in new poll," Toronto Star (retrieved 11 May 2011):
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