crowdie

crowdie
crow·die or crow·dy (kro͞oʹdē, krōʹ-, kro͝odʹē) n. Scots pl. crow·dies
1. A soft cheese made from curds.
2. Porridge; gruel.
  [Origin unknown.]

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