Aggie
See also: aggie
English
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈæ.ɡi/
- Rhymes: -æɡi
Etymology 1
Diminutive of Agnes or Agatha, + -ie.
Proper noun
Aggie
- A diminutive of the female given names Agnes or Agatha.
- 1876 Annie Howells Fréchette, Reuben Dale, Galaxy, W.C. and F.P.Church, 1876, page 394
- "Why do you call Mrs. Stone Aggie? Agnes is such a beautiful name, it is a shame to nick it in that way." Then, quickly regretting his impatience, he added, "You would not have been jealous, would you, Jenny?"
- 1876 Annie Howells Fréchette, Reuben Dale, Galaxy, W.C. and F.P.Church, 1876, page 394
Etymology 2
A diminutive shortening of agricultural, from the names of any of several land-grant colleges in the US.
Noun
Aggie (plural Aggies)
- (US) An agricultural school, such as one of the state land-grant colleges esp. one with the phrase "Agricultural & Mechanical" in its name
- (US) A student or alumnus of such a school esp. a student or alumnus of Texas A&M University
Derived terms
- Aggieland
Scots
Proper noun
Aggie
- a diminutive of the female given name Agnes, equivalent to English Aggie
See also
- Annie, Nan, Nansie, Nannie, Nanse