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English word origin

Etymology of Dicky

Etymology tree English Dick Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English Dicky From Dick + -y.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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A diminutive of the male given name Richard.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Etymology tree English Dick Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English Dicky From Dick + -y.

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