Dandy \Dan"dy\ (d[a^]n"d[y^]), n.; pl. Dandies
   (d[a^]n"d[i^]z). [Cf. F. dandin, ninny, silly fellow,
   dandiner to waddle, to play the fool; prob. allied to E.
   dandle. Senses 2 & 3 are of uncertain etymology.]
   1. One who affects special finery or gives undue attention to
      dress; a fop; a coxcomb.
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   2. (Naut.)
      (a) A sloop or cutter with a jigger on which a lugsail is
          set.
      (b) A small sail carried at or near the stern of small
          boats; -- called also jigger, and mizzen.
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   3. A dandy roller. See below.
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   Dandy brush, a yard whalebone brush.

   Dandy fever. See Dengue.

   Dandy line, a kind of fishing line to which are attached
      several crosspieces of whalebone which carry a hook at
      each end.

   Dandy roller, a roller sieve used in machines for making
      paper, to press out water from the pulp, and set the
      paper. Dandy-cock