dogie

American

[doh-gee] / ˈdoʊ gi /

Also dogey,

noun

Western U.S.

a motherless calf in a cattle herd.

dogie British

/ ˈdəʊɡɪ /

noun

a motherless calf

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Etymology

Origin of dogie

An Americanism first recorded in 1885–90; origin obscure; alleged to be doughg(uts) + -ie

Example Sentences

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There was a jam at the gates, a break or two, and then the first timid dogie stepped fearfully into the enclosure.

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From the big sheep men that passed their way, she begged the "dogie" lambs which they were glad to give away, and by tender care she preserved their lives.

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Seems like I must look like a dogie to most of 'em.

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Riding for a dogie outfit was a hard life, but one could always get a laugh out of it somehow.

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If a man helps hisself to a pore, sick dogie he's hunted down!

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