ˈkɔtɪdʒ n. 1 a
small simple house,
esp. in
the country. 2 a
dwelling forming
part of a
farm establishment, used by a
worker. øcottage cheese
soft white cheese
made from curds of skimmed
milk without pressing. cottage
hospital Brit. a small hospital
not having
resident medical staff. cottage
industry a
business activity partly or
wholly carried on at
home. cottage loaf a loaf formed of
two round masses, the smaller on top of the larger. cottage pie Brit. a
dish of minced
meat topped
with browned mashed
potato. øøcottagey adj. [ME f.
AF, formed as
COT(2), COTE]