cootie 1
/kooh"tee/ , n. Informal.
a louse, esp. one affecting humans, as the body louse, head louse, or pubic louse.
Also, cooty .
[ 1910-15; perh. kutu biting body louse, with final syll. conformed to -IE ]
cootie 2
/kooh"tee/ , n. Scot.
a wooden container, esp. a wooden bowl, for storing or serving food or drink.
Also, cooty .
[ 1775-85; var. of Scots cood, of uncert. orig. ]