Aggie

See also: aggie

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈæ.ɡi/
• Rhymes: -æɡi

Etymology 1

Diminutive of Agnes or Agatha, +‎ -ie.

Proper noun

Aggie

1. A diminutive of the female given names Agnes or Agatha.
   • 1876, Annie Howells Fréchette, Reuben Dale, Galaxy, W.C. and F.P.Church, published 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 esp. one with the phrase "Agricultural & Mechanical" in its name
2. (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

1. a diminutive of the female given name Agnes, equivalent to English Aggie

See also

• Annie, Nan, Nansie, Nannie, Nanse