Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dautie
noun
/ˈdɔːti/
Definition
A term often used in Scots, referring to a darling or a beloved child.
Examples
- She called her little boy her dautie, always showering him with love.
- In the old folk tales, the dautie was often the hero’s beloved.
- He was a dautie in his grandmother’s eyes, the apple of her eye.
Meaning
Dautie is a word that expresses affection, typically for a child or someone cherished.
Synonyms
- darling
- favorite
- dear
