English word origin

Etymology of neddy

From Ned + -y, Ned being a diminutive of Edward.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

A donkey or ass. · A horse, especially a racehorse. · The horse races. · Horsepower.

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From Ned + -y, Ned being a diminutive of Edward.

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Source etymology 2

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noun

Alternative form of netty (“outhouse, lavatory, toilet”).

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

Variant of netty.

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Source etymology 3

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noun

A cosh.

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Perhaps from Kennedy.

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