Pronunciation: [mˈə͡ʊdi] (IPA) 
The word "mowdy" can be spelled differently based on different dialects and regions. In standard English, it is spelled as "mole" (pronounced m-oʊ-l) and refers to a small, burrowing mammal. However, in some Scottish dialects and regions, the word is spelled as "mowdy" (pronounced m-oʊ-d-i) and is used to refer to a mole as well. Therefore, the spelling of the word "mowdy" can vary depending on the speaker and their accent.
The word "mowdy" appears to have originated from the British English dialect, particularly Yorkshire and Lincolnshire regions. It is a colloquial term used to refer to a mole, the small burrowing mammal.
The etymology of "mowdy" is uncertain, but it likely comes from Old English or Middle English roots. One suggestion is that it derives from the Old English word "moldwarp", composed of "mold" (meaning "earth" or "soil") and "warp" (meaning "throw" or "cast"). This suggests a creature that throws or moves soil (referring to the mole's burrowing habits).
Over time, the pronunciation and spelling of "moldwarp" might have evolved to "mowd-warp" and eventually shortened to "mowdy".
