Bethy

English

Etymology

From Beth +‎ -y.

Proper noun

Bethy

1. A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth.
   • 1868–1869, Louisa M[ay] Alcott, Little Women: […], (please specify |part=1 or 2), Boston, Mass.: Roberts Brothers, →OCLC:

     “I'll settle Bethy's troubles, and then I'll tell you mine. They are not very wearing, so they'll keep,” and Jo stitched away, with a wise nod which set her mother's heart at rest about her for the present at least.