cootie

cootie
cootie1
/kooh"tee/, n. Informal.
a louse, esp. one affecting humans, as the body louse, head louse, or pubic louse.
Also, cooty.
[1910-15; perh. < Malay kutu biting body louse, with final syll. conformed to -IE]
cootie2
/kooh"tee/, n. Scot.
a wooden container, esp. a wooden bowl, for storing or serving food or drink.
Also, cooty.
[1775-85; var. of Scots cood, of uncert. orig.]

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