dooly

Or doo·lie,

[doo-lee]

noun

plural

doolies 

1. (in India) a simple litter, often used to transport sick or wounded persons.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dooly¹

First recorded in 1615–25, dooly is from the Hindi word ḍōlī litter

Example Sentences

Keziah Macharia, 41, was charged with murdering Kobi Macharia Dooly after he was found with multiple cuts lying in his cotbed on 20 December.

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On the evening of 20 December, police had been alerted to concerns for Kobi's welfare by his father, Ben Dooly, who had split up with the defendant approximately a year before, the court heard.

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Ben Dooly said: "With heavy hearts we bid farewell to Kobi, you will be so dearly missed".

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"The joy and laughter you brought to the world has been taken far too soon, we will be thinking of you day and night for eternity until we meet you again," Mr Dooly said.

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A picture of Kobi Dooly, who died after being found with knife injuries in Hackney, on Wednesday night, has been released by the Met Police.

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