‖ ˈdassy
[ad. Du. dasje, dim. of das, das.]
The Cape daman, Hyrax capensis; = das 2.
| 1846 H. H. Methuen Life in Wilderness iv. 79 A rock-rabbit, or dassy (Hyrax Capensis), was shot in the rocks, amongst which these animals always dwell. 1882 Mrs. Hickford Lady Trader 106 A dassy, or rock rabbit. |