Aggie

See also aggie

English

Etymology 1

Diminutive of Agnes or Agatha

Proper noun

Aggie

1. A diminutive of the female given names Agnes and 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?"

Etymology 2

A diminutive shortening of agricultural, from the names of any of several land-grant colleges in the US.

Noun

Aggie (plural Aggies)

1. (US) An agricultural school, such as one of the state land-grant colleges.
2. (US) A student or alumnus of such a school.