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Meaning of HYPOCORISM

Pronunciation:  hI'pâku`rizum

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 Definition: [n]  a name of endearment (especially one using a diminutive suffix); "`Billy' is a hypocorism for `William'"
 
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 Synonyms: pet name
 
 See Also: name

 

 

 

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