▪ I. doddy, doddie, n.
(ˈdɒdɪ)
[f. dod v.1]
1. A cow or bull without horns; attrib. = dodded, as ‘a black doddy cow’. Sc.
| 1808 in Jamieson. 1827 Scott Two Drovers ii, They were something less beasts than your drove, doddies most of them. 1892 Scott. Leader 1 Jan. 3 A very fine herd of the favourite ‘Doddies’. |
† 2. Shortened form of doddypoll. Obs.
| a 1590 Marr. Wit & Wisd. (N.), Now purpose I soundly Trick this pretty doddy, And make him a noddy. |
▪ II. doddy, a. Sc.
(ˈdɒdɪ)
[f. dod n.4 + -y.]
Pettish, cross, ill-tempered.
| 1808 in Jamieson. 1823 Galt Entail I. xx. 166 Colley is as doddy and crabbit to Watty as if he was its adversary. |