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English word origin

Etymology of indy

From independent, by shortening, + -y.

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The source etymologies

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

An independent entity.

adj

Independent, unaffiliated (especially not affiliated with a major organization or company).

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

From independent, by shortening, + -y.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

A car designed to meet the rules on the Indianapolis 500 car race. · An open-wheel open-cockpit single-seat racecar · A motorcar race that uses this type of car

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

From Indianapolis (“location of major car race”).

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