English word origin

Etymology of Judy

From Judith.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

noun

A girl or woman. · Any of various riodinid butterflies of the genus Abisara.

name

A diminutive of the female given name Judith, also used as a formal female given name.

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

From Judith.

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Source etymology 2

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name

A surname transferred from the given name. · A male given name from Hebrew.

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

Related to Yehudi, Judah.

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Source etymology 3

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intj

Aircrew has radar/visual contact on the correct target, has taken control of the intercept, and only requires situation awareness information.

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

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