Dogies

/ˈdoʊɡiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of dogie; multiple motherless calves or young cattle requiring hand-rearing.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'dogie' formed by adding the '-s' suffix, maintaining the same pronunciation as the singular despite the spelling change.

Kelly Says

The plural 'dogies' became so iconic through American folk tradition that most people know it from the lullaby rather than from actual cattle ranching.

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