† ˈcowdy,n.Obs. [f.cow'd, cowed polled (see cow v.2) + -y denominative.] A pollard cow. 1674Ray N.C. Words (1691) 133 A Cowdy, a little Cow, a Scotch Runt without Horns, or else with very short ones.1825–79Jamieson, Cowda, small cow, Roxb.; Cowdie, Dumfr.