caddie
UK[ˈkædi]US[ˈkædi]
n
a person who carries a golfer's clubs and provides assistance during a game.
n
a small wheeled cart for carrying items, such as luggage or shopping.
Etymology
the word 'caddie' entered english in the early 17th century from the scots term 'cadie,' meaning an errand boy or porter. this scots word was itself borrowed from the french 'cadet,' which originally denoted a younger son or military trainee, implying a junior status. the french 'cadet' derives from gascon 'capdet,' a diminutive of the latin 'capitellum,' meaning 'little head,' which is a diminutive of 'caput' (head). the semantic journey moved from 'little chief' to 'younger son,' then to 'messenger/porter,' and finally specialized in the 19th century to its modern golfing sense, reflecting the assistant's role.
Analysis
this word is a loanword adopted as a simplex form. it does not contain separable morphemes within modern english spelling.
Examples
he hired a caddie for the championship tournament to help him choose the right club for each shot.
the young caddie expertly carried the heavy bag for all eighteen holes.
at the airport, she used a luggage caddie to transport her suitcases to the check-in counter.