caddie

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[ kad-ee ]

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noun

Golf. a person hired to carry a player's clubs, find the ball, etc.
a person who runs errands, does odd jobs, etc.
caddie cart.
any rigidly structured, wheeled device for carrying or moving around heavy objects:
a luggage caddie.

verb (used without object)

caddied, caddying.

to work as a caddie.

caddie

/ ˈ��æ��ɪ /

noun

golf an attendant who carries clubs, etc, for a player

verb

intr to act as a caddie

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Word History and Origins

Origin of caddie¹

1625–35; earlier cadee, variant of cadet < French; cadet

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Word History and Origins

Origin of caddie¹

C17 (originally: a gentleman learning the military profession by serving in the army without a commission, hence C18 (Scottish): a person looking for employment, an errand-boy): from French cadet

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"If you watched Rory, he was very locked into his own world. It's just you and the golf course and your caddie," said Rotella.

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The five-time major winner was quick to credit his caddie and childhood friend Harry Diamond after sinking the winning putt.

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McIlroy was quick to praise the role his caddie and friend Harry Diamond played in the victory, given the criticism he often faces.

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His caddie, Steve Williams, didn’t know what to expect as they made their way off the tee.

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England's Aaron Rai was made to carry his own bag from tee to green after his caddie hit the putting surface with her tee shot, while he ended up in the rough.

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