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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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Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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Storage and sections Cleaning caddies come in a few designs.
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The brands, both divisions of Summit Golf Brands, will dress the players, caddies and the staff with uniforms and outerwear for the entire week and the various events that will be held.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 10 July 2024
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“Caddie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caddie. Accessed 22 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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