Dodie
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdoʊdi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dodie is a noun meaning (Ireland) A baby's pacifier or soother.
Meaning
(Ireland) A baby's pacifier or soother.
Example Sentences
"Don't you have a dodie for her?” "Dodie?" "Ah..." Blaine hesitated. "Pacifier." "Oh! It's one of those things I haven't gotten yet. She doesn't seem to look for one."
"Dodie trees" are not often associated with holy wells; in fact, the young child finishing with nursing or teething can be asked to give the dodie (teether or pacifier) to the fairies by letting family members hang it on a tree.
Word Forms
- dodies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dolly, doll, dory, dommy, daffy, dougie.
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