noun

caddie

caddie, caddy

The golfer asked his caddie for a different club.

The golfer asked his caddie for a different club.

((a/the)) caddie a person who carries a golfer's clubs The golfer asked his caddie for a club.

Synonyms: assistant, carrier

From the French word 'cadet', a younger son or military trainee, as young men often took this job.

A caddie's job is to 'carry' the golf clubs. 'Caddie' and 'carry' sound somewhat similar.

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