dowdy
The origin and history of dowdy.
Etymology
First recorded around 1581; probably related to "dow," a Scots word meaning to fade or wither.
Class of 1581
dowdy first entered the language around 1581.
See the full Class of 1581 →The origin and history of dowdy.
First recorded around 1581; probably related to "dow," a Scots word meaning to fade or wither.
dowdy first entered the language around 1581.
See the full Class of 1581 →by FreeDict.com
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