Etymology Clipping of pigeonhole. First attested in the early 2000s; the verb is attested earlier than the noun.
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A pigeonhole.
You must hand your assigned work into my pidge at Nuffield by 5pm the Thursday before. Don’t be late.2004, Alberto Behar, Introduction to Microeconomics: Tutorial Pack, Oxford: Worcester College, page 1:
Toynbee examined the book with interest. 'He said it was put in your pidge?' he said.2014, Emerald Fennell, Shiverton Hall: The Creeper, page 114:
pidge
verb
Etymology Clipping of pigeonhole. First attested in the early 2000s; the verb is attested earlier than the noun.
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To post (something) in a pigeonhole.
Please pidge your completed application form to the society president.
Possibilities to attract new members were: ¶ Pidge every fresher a flyer at the start of next Michaelmas2001, “Finance & General Purpose Committee”, in PostScript, number 327, Oxford University Scout and Guide Group, page 6: