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English word origin

Etymology of Phil

Shortened from Philip, from Ancient Greek Φίλιππος (Phílippos), which see for more information.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
name

A short form of the male given name Philip. · A short form of the female given name Philippa.

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

Shortened from Philip, from Ancient Greek Φίλιππος (Phílippos), which see for more information.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

Abbreviation of philosophy.

name

Clipping of the Philippines.

name

A short form of the female given name Philomena.

adj

Clipping of Philippine.

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

Clipping

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