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English word origin

Etymology of Sue

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

Synonym of Mary Sue (“type of character in fiction”).

name

A diminutive of the female given name Susan and of related female given names; popular as a middle name.

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

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