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English word origin

Etymology of Mike

Shortened from Michael.

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The source etymologies

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Unnumbered source etymology · variant 1/2

Original entry ↗
name

A diminutive of the male given name Michael. · A diminutive of the female given name Michaela.

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

Shortened from Michael.

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Unnumbered source etymology · variant 2/2

Original entry ↗
noun

A radiotelephony clear-code word for the letter M.

noun

An Irishman, especially a labourer.

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

Shortened from Michael.

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