dorty

[ dawr-tee ]

adjective

, Scot.

1. sullen; sulky.

dorty

/ ˈdɔːtɪ /

adjective

1. haughty, or sullen

Derived Forms

• ˈdortiness, noun

Other Words From

• dorti·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of dorty¹

1505–15; dort sulkiness (< ?) + -y ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of dorty¹

C17: from Scottish dort peevishness

Example Sentences

Patie is happy in his love for Peggy who reciprocates it; Roger, in despair over his ill-success with 'dorty Jenny.'

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