When you hear 'caddy' are you hearing English or Malaysian?

'Caddy' is a word borrowed from Malaysian 'caddy'. The word entered the English language some time around 1792.

caddy [noun] [1792]

• a small box, can, or chest used especially to keep tea in
• a container or device for storing or holding objects when they are not in use

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Etymology: Malay 'kati' catty

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