CROWDY Definition & Meaning

crowdy

or ��Ƿ�·�徱��

[ kroo-dee, kroh-, krood-ee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Scot. and North England.

plural crowdies.

a dish of meal, especially oatmeal and water, or sometimes milk, stirred together; gruel; brose; porridge.

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of crowdy¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; of obscure origin

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Hannah Crowdy said conversations were also taking place about Takabuti, the Egyptian mummy, which has been one of the Ulster Museum's best known exhibits for generations.

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Ms Crowdy added there are strong arguments for and against displaying Takabuti.

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Giving evidence to the hearing, police call handler Mandy Crowdy said she tried to put Mr Beynon through to the drug enforcement department but there was no answer.

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The fire in Crowdy Bay national park grew to more than 12,000 hectares.

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In Harrington, water-bombing aircraft dropped bright pink fire retardant on homes after a fire in Crowdy Bay national park threatened.

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