forecaddie

noun

fore·​cad·​die ˈfȯr-ˌka-dē How to pronounce forecaddie (audio)
: a golf caddie who is stationed in the fairway and who indicates the position of balls on the course

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All of the courses will be walking only, and only forecaddies will be available. Jim Owczarski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2020 Info: Green fee costs $550, including forecaddies and cart. Michael Hiller, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2019 The event starts at noon and includes a barbeque lunch & refreshments, cart and forecaddie. Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of forecaddie was in 1792

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“Forecaddie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forecaddie. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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