Dogie: meaning, definitions and examples

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dogie

 

[ หˆdoสŠษกi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal context

A 'dogie' refers to a motherless calf, particularly in the context of ranching and cattle herding. This term is commonly used in the American West and is integral to cowboy culture. Dogies may require special attention as they lack maternal care, making them vulnerable. Ranchers often take on the responsibility of caring for these animals until they can stand on their own.

Synonyms

calf, orphaned calf, young cattle.

Examples of usage

  • The cowboy rescued a dogie from the herd.
  • She bottle-fed the dogie until it was strong enough.
  • Dogies often become attached to their caretakers.

Translations

Translations of the word "dogie" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cachorrinho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคคเฅเคคเคพ เค•เคพ เคฌเคšเฅเคšเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Welpe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anak anjing

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‰ะตะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szczeniak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅญ็Šฌ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chiot

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cachorro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yavru kรถpek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ•์•„์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฑูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกtฤ›nฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกteniatko

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ็‹—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mladiฤek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hvolpur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‰ะตะฝะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ puppy

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cachorro

Etymology

The word 'dogie' is believed to have originated in the late 19th century, emerging from the cultural lexicon of American cowboys. It's derived from the Spanish word 'dogie,' which was used to describe a motherless calf. This term reflects the lifestyle and practices of cattle ranching in the American West. It is indicative of the close relationship between cowboys and their livestock, emphasizing the care and responsibility that is associated with tending to these animals. The word has since cemented itself in the vocabulary surrounding ranching and cattle herding, embodying a specific aspect of agricultural life.