cuddy
Meaning
- A cabin, for the use of the captain, in the after part of a sailing ship under the poop deck.
- a small cupboard or closet.
- (Durham, Scotland, historical) A donkey, especially one driven by a huckster or greengrocer.
- (UK) A pony that works in a mine.
- (dated) A blockhead; a lout.
- A lever mounted on a tripod for lifting stones, leveling up railroad ties, etc.
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈkʌdi/
Etymology
Uncertain. Perhaps a contraction from Dutch kajuit (“cabin”).
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