English

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Etymology

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Clipping of tortoiseshell, +‎ -ie.

Noun

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tortie (plural torties)

  1. (informal) A tortoiseshell cat.

Anagrams

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Louisiana Creole

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Etymology

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From French tortue (turtle).

Noun

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tortie

  1. turtle

References

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  • Alcée Fortier, Louisiana Folktales