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toorie

British

/ ˈtʊrɪ /

noun

a tassel or bobble on a bonnet
Also: toorie bonnet. a bonnet with a toorie

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Etymology

Origin of toorie

C19: from Scot toor tower

Example Sentences

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Hundreds of people, many wearing red bobble hats in tribute to Mr Weir's signature toorie, joined his 94-year-old widow Rhona at the ceremony.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2014

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