Cowdie

/ˈkaʊ.di/ noun

Definition

A Scottish dialect word for a cow; a variant or diminutive form of cow used in regional speech.

Etymology

From 'cow' (Old English 'cu') with a Scottish diminutive or familiar suffix '-ie' or '-y'. Common in Scots dialect for affectionate or familiar terms.

Kelly Says

Scottish dialect preserves diminutive '-ie' endings that show affection or familiarity—'cowdie' suggests a fondness for the animal that standard 'cow' doesn't capture!

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