21st Century English Informal
Direct meaning unknown. Possible definitions include a companion, one who is easily deceived, and a mild insult often associated with terms such as nillywig.
Etymology:
Cully:
Derived from old English ‘culli’ which was used as an abbreviation for ‘cullion’ and the the Irish ‘cuallaí’ (“companion”).
(Archaic) A person who is easily tricked or imposed on; a dupe, a gullible person.
(slang) A companion.
(historical, archaic) A male client of a prostitute; a john, a gonk. ect.
Cudstone:
A phrase coined perhaps from a mishearing of the town of Cuddesdon in South Oxfordshire, who’s toponym is derived from the Old English Cuddes Dune meaning "Cudde's Hill" or the "Hill of Cuthwine".
Direct meaning unknown. Possible definitions include a companion, one who is easily deceived, and a mild insult often associated with terms such as nillywig.
Etymology:
Cully:
Derived from old English ‘culli’ which was used as an abbreviation for ‘cullion’ and the the Irish ‘cuallaí’ (“companion”).
(Archaic) A person who is easily tricked or imposed on; a dupe, a gullible person.
(slang) A companion.
(historical, archaic) A male client of a prostitute; a john, a gonk. ect.
Cudstone:
A phrase coined perhaps from a mishearing of the town of Cuddesdon in South Oxfordshire, who’s toponym is derived from the Old English Cuddes Dune meaning "Cudde's Hill" or the "Hill of Cuthwine".
by H.M.S. Sesquipedalophobia May 07, 2024