Daudit

/ˈdɔːdɪt/ noun

Definition

Scottish dialect: a small child or infant; a little one or tot (variant of 'daut' meaning to pet or fondle).

Etymology

From Scottish 'daut' (to pet, fondle, caress) related to Old Norse 'datta' (to caress). The '-it' suffix may diminish or indicate endearment. Preserved in Scottish nursery vocabulary.

Kelly Says

This word combines a verb for petting with a diminutive suffix—so 'daudit' literally means 'a little petted one,' which is exactly how parents talk about their toddlers!

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