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Caddy vs Cady - What's the difference?

caddy | cady |

As nouns the difference between caddy and cady

is that caddy is one hired to assist another in playing the game of golf while cady is an alternative spelling of kady.

As a verb caddy

is to serve as a caddy, carrying golf clubs etc.

caddy

English

Alternative forms

* caddie

Etymology 1

From (etyl) '', from the (etyl) ''cadet .

Noun

(caddies)
  • (golf) One hired to assist another in playing the game of golf.
    • "Caddy , pass me my five iron."

    Verb

  • (golf) To serve as a caddy , carrying golf clubs etc.
    • I was honored to caddy for Tiger Woods at a charity golf game.

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) kati .

    Noun

    (caddies)
  • A small box, can, or chest to keep tea in.
    • Derived terms
    * tea caddy

    References

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    cady

    English

    Noun

    (cadies)