crowdy

American  

[kroo-dee, kroh-, krood-ee] / ˈkru di, ˈkroʊ-, ˈkrʊd i /

Or crowdie

noun

Scot. and North England.

plural

crowdies

1. a dish of meal, especially oatmeal and water, or sometimes milk, stirred together; gruel; brose; porridge.

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Etymology

Origin of crowdy

First recorded in 1490–1500; of obscure origin

Example Sentences

Paramedics had been called to the beach at Crowdy Bay, in Crowdy Bay National Park about 300km north of Sydney, early on Thursday morning local time, police said.

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The head of curatorial at NMNI, Hannah Crowdy, said that it was a "huge honour" to host the visitors from Hawaii.

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Ms Crowdy said that returning human remains was decided on a "case by case basis."

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Hannah Crowdy said conversations were also taking place about Takabuti, the Egyptian mummy, which has been one of the Ulster Museum's best known exhibits for generations.

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Ms Crowdy added there are strong arguments for and against displaying Takabuti.

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