cuddy

Meaning

  1. A cabin, for the use of the captain, in the after part of a sailing ship under the poop deck.
  2. a small cupboard or closet.
  3. (Durham, Scotland, historical) A donkey, especially one driven by a huckster or greengrocer.
  4. (UK) A pony that works in a mine.
  5. (dated) A blockhead; a lout.
  6. A lever mounted on a tripod for lifting stones, leveling up railroad ties, etc.

Translations

Frequency

20k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈkʌdi/
Etymology

Uncertain. Perhaps a contraction from Dutch kajuit (“cabin”).

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