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cully

[ kuhl-ee ]

noun

, plural cul·lies.
  1. Archaic. a dupe.
  2. Slang. fellow; companion.


verb (used with object)

, cul·lied, cul·ly·ing.
  1. to trick; cheat; dupe.

cully

/ ˈkʌlɪ /

noun

  1. slang.
    pal; mate


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Word History and Origins

Origin of cully1

First recorded in 1655–65; perhaps shortening of cullion

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Word History and Origins

Origin of cully1

C17: of unknown origin

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Example Sentences

There is one of this kind at Cully, Calvados, walled on three sides, and fed from the spring by two circular openings.

One, led by Cully, ascends the cliff by a lateral ravine, and pursues its way along the upper table-land.

Still, there is the damning evidence of the gun, which Cully declares could only have been taken from him along with his life.

It was not known to the Rangers, though Cully remembered having heard something about it.

Yes, I've been down toward Cully and saw them put out a chimney fire.

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