English edit

Etymology edit

Clipping of tortoiseshell, +‎ -ie.

Noun edit

tortie (plural torties)

  1. (informal) A tortoiseshell cat.

Anagrams edit

Louisiana Creole edit

Etymology edit

From French tortue (turtle).

Noun edit

tortie

  1. turtle

References edit

  • Alcée Fortier, Louisiana Folktales