Crowdy

/ˈkraʊdi/ noun

Definition

Another variant spelling of crowdie; a Scottish dish of oatmeal, broth, and fat or meat, particularly associated with Edinburgh and Lowland regions.

Etymology

From the same source as 'crowdie' and 'crowdle,' with '-y' being another regional variant ending. All three spellings (crowdie, crowdle, crowdy) represent the same dish with phonetic spelling variations.

Kelly Says

In Edinburgh street markets, 'crowdy' was famously sold by street vendors called 'crowdie-wives,' women who had built whole businesses around selling this one cheap, beloved dish to working people.

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