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Peggy

PEH-gee
noun
1
A pet form of the name Margaret, also used as a given name in its own right.
"Everyone in the family calls her Peggy instead of Margaret."

How to Use Peggy

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In plain EnglishA nickname or given name derived from Margaret.

Word Forms

Peggys plural, Peggies plural, peggies plural, peggies plural

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Etymology

A pet form of Maggie, itself a pet form of Margaret.

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