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crowdie

/ ˈkraʊdɪ /

noun

a porridge of meal and water; brose
a cheese-like dish made by straining the whey from soured milk and beating up the remaining curd with salt

Origin of crowdie¹

C17: of unknown origin

But his greatest glory amongst those with whom he was most intimate, was a “crowdie!”

And so he did, and little Walter Crowdie grew up with an angel's voice, and other gifts which made him famous in his day.

Fresh sweet milk curd and fresh butter are pressed together as in making Crowdie or Cruddy butter in Scotland.

If Captain Crowdie had ever guessed the truth, which was doubtful, he had held his tongue.

There he had his breakfast of "crowdie," which he made with his own hands.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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