Hypocoristic definitions

Hypocoristic

• (a.) Endearing; diminutive; as, the hypocoristic form of a name.
Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/hypocoristic/

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Hypocoristic

Hyp`o·co·ris'tic adjective [ Greek ...; ... under + ... to caress.] Endearing; diminutive; as, the hypocoristic form of a name. « The hypocoristic or pet form of William.» Dr. Murray.
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/H/83

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hypocoristic

hypocoristic Endearing, as a pet name, diminutive, or euphemistic.
Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/4238/

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hypocoristic

endearing, as a pet name, diminutive, or euphemism.
Found on https://www.infoplease.com/dictionary/hypocoristic

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