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dorty

American  
[dawr-tee] / ˈdɔr ti /

adjective

Scot.
  1. sullen; sulky.


dorty British  
/ ˈdɔːtɪ /

adjective

  1. haughty, or sullen

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Other Word Forms

  • dortiness noun

Etymology

Origin of dorty

1505–15; dort sulkiness (< ?) + -y 1

Example Sentences

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Hein then turned to Ryan Dorty to carry out the killing.

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Prosecutors said Dorty ambushed Walker and shot him four times as he returned home from getting fast food Curry-Walker had requested.

From Seattle Times

The daughter, Padgett, Hein and Dorty testified against Curry-Walker at trial as part of plea deal for their roles in the murder conspiracy.

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Hein agreed to a sentence of 18 years to life; Padgett 28 years to life; and Dorty 23 years to life.

From Seattle Times

Dorty was sentenced to 15 years in prison last year for an unrelated aggravated robbery.

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