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In Scotland in the 18th and 19th centuries, a person who made a living by doing odd jobs was called a cawdy or caddie. The word comes from the French word cadet, which came into English in the 17th century. The chief meaning of cadet in both French and English is “a student military officer.” The caddies formed organized groups, and it may be that the military structure of the group suggested the name. Some caddies lived near universities and took jobs working for students. Other caddies found jobs carrying golf clubs. As the popularity of the game grew, so did use of the term caddie for one who carries a golfer's clubs.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
The water’s edge quickly became a hive of activity as players, caddies, camera crew and a rules official swarmed the area where McIlroy subsequently made his one-shot penalty drop.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 14 Mar. 2024
Zalatoris, who missed most of last year recovering from back surgery, already has one highlight this week with his hole-in-one Friday on the 14th that resulted in a car for him and his caddie.
—Doug Ferguson, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2024
Tournament officials have made tweaks to the wild week through the years, ending caddie races on the 16th hole and banning players from throwing T-shirts and other items into the crowd.
—John Marshall, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2024
There are also special rates for golf caddies and camp counselors, according to the state Department of Workforce Development.
—Journal Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2024
The Masters Tournament also gets in on the family fun with its traditional pre-tournament Par 3 contest where family members and loved ones step in as caddies.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2023
Not only did the players and their caddies benefit from Korean hospitality from Genesis, but fans in attendance did as well.
—Michael Loré, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
Woods has had three regular caddies and two agents during that time.
—Doug Ferguson, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2024
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“Caddie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caddie. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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caddie
nounfrom Scottish caddie, cawdy "one who works at odd jobs," from French cadet "one training for military service," derived from Latin caput "head" — related to cad, cadet, captain
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