A few days ago
moira77

Need the definition for “Sukey”?

As used in the Little House on the Prarie books (particularly Little House in the Big Woods, page 55) I think its being used to call cows home, but why did he say “Sukey”. A definition would be great! Thanks!

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A few days ago
Anonymous

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Proper noun: Familiar form of the girl’s name Susan.

“Polly put the kettle on.

Sukey take it off again.”

From the nursery rhyme.

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A few days ago
derfini
Was it the name of one particular cow? There’s usually one who leads the others (the bossy one). I’ve never heard it in reference to cows before.
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