General
mowdie
What does mowdie mean?
A mole; 'mowdiewort' is the fuller form.
"The mowdies have wrecked the lawn."
Origin
Scots 'mowdiewort', from Old English 'molde' (earth) + 'weorpan' (to throw).
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'mowdie'?
A mowdie is a mole, the burrowing animal. The fuller Scots form is 'mowdiewort'.
Where does 'mowdie' come from?
From Scots 'mowdiewort', derived from Old English 'molde' (earth) plus 'weorpan' (to throw) — literally the earth-thrower.
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