First Known Use: 1792
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caddy
noun cad·dy \ˈka-dē\
: a small box or chest
plural caddies
Full Definition of CADDY
1
: a small box, can, or chest used especially to keep tea in
2
: a container or device for storing or holding objects when they are not in use
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Origin of CADDY
Malay kati catty
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