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coot·ie

1   [koo-tee]
noun Informal.
a louse, especially one affecting humans, as the body louse, head louse, or pubic louse.
Also, cooty.

Origin:
1910–15; perhaps < Malay kutu biting body louse, with final syllable conformed to -ie

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coot·ie

2   [koo-tee]
noun Scot.
a wooden container, especially a wooden bowl, for storing or serving food or drink.
Also, cooty.

Origin:
1775–85; variant of Scots cood, of uncertain origin

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cootie (ˈkuːtɪ)
 
—n
(US), (NZ) See louse Also called (NZ): kutu a slang name for the body louse
 
[C20: perhaps from Malay or Māori kutu louse]

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cootie
"body lice," 1917, British World War I slang, earlier in nautical use, said to be from Malay kutu "dog tick."
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