doggie en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree Old English [Term?]? Proto-Germanic *-gô Proto-West Germanic *-gō Old English -ga Old English dogga Middle English dogge English dog English -ie English doggie From dog + -ie.
Meanings
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(alt-of, alternative, childish, endearing) Alternative spelling of doggy.
alt of doggy
"Poor doggie," said Nora, surrendering the form to Carrados who had stretched out his hands for it. "I never thought about it but I suppose we must all have been fond of old Nipper."
1934, Ernest Bramah, The Bravo of London:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| doggies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
doggie door · doggie biscuit · doggie bag