Scottish dialect: a pet or darling; someone or something fondly caressed or cherished.
From 'daut' (to fondle) + '-ie' (Scottish diminutive suffix creating a term of endearment).
Scottish diminutive forms like 'dautie' created a whole language of affection—add '-ie' to nearly any verb or noun and you get a cozy, beloved version of it.
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