Tyke
See also: tyke
English
Etymology
Perhaps a derogatory nickname from Old Norse tík, 'bitch, female dog' (compare English tyke, Icelandic tík). Less likely to be from Old Norse þýzkr, 'of one's nation' or an Old English cognate (compare German deutsch, Swedish tysk).
Pronunciation
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Proper noun
Tyke
Related terms
Noun
Tyke (plural Tykes)
- (UK, informal) a Yorkshireman or Yorkshirewoman; a Yorkshire person
- (slang, soccer) someone connected with Barnsley Football Club, as a fan, player, coach, etc.
Translations
A Yorkshire person