Hypocoristic
Pronunciation : Hyp`o*co*ris"tic
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Gr.
Definition : Defn: Endearing; diminutive; as, the hypocoristic form of a name. The hypocoristic or pet form of William. Dr. Murray.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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