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English word origin

Etymology of Joey

Etymology tree English Joe Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English Joey From Joe + -y.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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A diminutive of the male given names Joe and Joseph. · A diminutive of the female given name Josephine.

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

Etymology tree English Joe Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English Joey From Joe + -y.

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