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English word origin

Etymology of Santy

Etymology tree English Santa Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English Santy From Santa + -y.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
name

A diminutive name for Santa Claus.

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

Etymology tree English Santa Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English Santy From Santa + -y.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
name

A surname from French.

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

Borrowed from French Santy.

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