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dorty

[ dawr-tee ]

adjective

, Scot.
  1. sullen; sulky.

dorty

/ ˈdɔːtɪ /

adjective

  1. haughty, or sullen

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Derived Forms

  • ˈdortiness, noun

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Other Words From

  • dorti·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of dorty1

1505–15; dort sulkiness (< ?) + -y 1

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Word History and Origins

Origin of dorty1

C17: from Scottish dort peevishness

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Example Sentences

Patie is happy in his love for Peggy who reciprocates it; Roger, in despair over his ill-success with 'dorty Jenny.'

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