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In Scotland in the 18th and 19th centuries, a person who made a living by doing odd jobs was called a cawdy or caddie. The word comes from the French word cadet, which came into English in the 17th century. The chief meaning of cadet in both French and English is “a student military officer.” The caddies formed organized groups, and it may be that the military structure of the group suggested the name. Some caddies lived near universities and took jobs working for students. Other caddies found jobs carrying golf clubs. As the popularity of the game grew, so did use of the term caddie for one who carries a golfer's clubs.
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Lucas Dufalla, arkansasonline.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Tabuchi is the former caddie of Ryo Hisatsune of Japan.
—Gabby Herzig, The Athletic, 18 Aug. 2024
For Lebanon high school students handbook policy follows a similar policy and says cellphones should be placed in caddies before each class and should not be used during passing periods either.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 31 July 2024
Hall also added Brian Zeigler as his caddie, who previously looped for 2018 Shriners Open champion Bryson DeChambeau.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Caddie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caddie. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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nounfrom Scottish caddie, cawdy "one who works at odd jobs," from French cadet "one training for military service," derived from Latin caput "head" — related to cad, cadet, captain
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