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Betsy

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English

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Etymology

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From the clipping of Elizabeth + -sy (hypocoristic suffix).

Proper noun

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Betsy

  1. A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth.
    • 1993, Phillip Margolin, Gone But Not Forgotten, Bantam Books, →ISBN, page 25:
      No one ever called Elizabeth Tannenbaum stunning, but most men found her attractive. Hardly anyone called her Elizabeth, either. An "Elizabeth" was regal, cool, an eyecatching beauty. A "Betsy" was pleasant to look at, a tiny bit overweight, capable, but still fun to be with. Betsy suited her just fine.

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Cebuano

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Etymology

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Borrowed from English Betsy.

Proper noun

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Betsy

  1. a female given name from English

Portuguese

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Etymology

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Unadapted borrowing from English Betsy.

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Betsy f

  1. a female given name from English

Spanish

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Etymology

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Unadapted borrowing from English Betsy.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbetsi/ [ˈbet̪.si]
  • Rhymes: -etsi
  • Syllabification: Bet‧sy

Proper noun

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Betsy f

  1. a female given name from English

Tagalog

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Etymology

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Borrowed from English Betsy.

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Proper noun

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Betsy (Baybayin spelling ᜊᜒᜆ᜔ᜐᜒ)

  1. a female given name from English