What is the meaning of Cuddy?

A cabin, for the use of the captain, in the after part of a sailing ship under the poop deck.

a small cupboard or closet.

A donkey, especially one driven by a huckster or greengrocer.

A pony that works in a mine.

A blockhead; a lout.

A lever mounted on a tripod for lifting stones, leveling up railroad ties, etc.

A coalfish (Pollachius virens).

A close friend or buddy.

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