dout of cats

A Dout of Cats

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A group of cats is appropriately known as a dout. What Does “A Dout of Cats” Mean? “Dout” is one of the more obscure entries in the cat collective-noun family, and we’re not going to pretend otherwise. It shows up in older regional word lists alongside its close cousin “dowt,” but a clear, verifiable origin … Read more