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English word origin

Etymology of Webby

Using the suffix -y.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
name

A nickname of the surname Webb or Webster. · A diminutive of the male given name Webster.

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

Using the suffix -y.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

Ellipsis of Webby Award.

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

From Web + -y.

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