English word origin

Etymology of Trevs

Clipping of Trevor + diminutive suffix "s".

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

name

A diminutive of the male given name Trevor.

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

Clipping of Trevor + diminutive suffix "s".

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Source etymology 2

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name

plural of Trev

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

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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Source etymology 3

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name

Ellipsis of Trevelyan College, Durham.

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

Clipping of Trevelyan + diminutive suffix "s".

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