Poussie
/ˈpuːsi/noun
A Scots and dialectal word meaning a cat or kitten.
Did you know?Like English “puss,” Scots “poussie” belongs to a family of cat-names whose origins are uncertain, probably arising from affectionate or imitative pet speech rather than an ancient occult term.
Etymological Timeline
Early Modern Period
Scots
poussie
“A cat or kitten; an affectionate cat-name.”
16th–17th Century
English/Scots
pussie
“A cat, especially as a familiar or child’s term.”
16th Century
English
puss
“A cat; a familiar form used in addressing or naming one.”
Modern English
English
pussy
“A cat or kitten; also an informal term with additional modern senses.”