Aggie
See also: aggie
English edit
Pronunciation edit
Etymology 1 edit
Diminutive of Agnes or Agatha, + -ie.
Proper noun edit
Aggie
- A diminutive of the female given names Agnes or Agatha.
- 1876, Annie Howells Fréchette, Reuben Dale, Galaxy, W.C. and F.P.Church, published 1876, page 394:
- "Why do you call Mrs. Stone Aggie? Agnes is such a beautiful name, it is a shame to nick it in that way." Then, quickly regretting his impatience, he added, "You would not have been jealous, would you, Jenny?"
Etymology 2 edit
A diminutive shortening of agricultural, from the names of any of several land-grant colleges in the US.
Noun edit
Aggie (plural Aggies)
- (US) An agricultural school, such as one of the state land-grant colleges esp. one with the phrase "Agricultural & Mechanical" in its name
- (US) A student or alumnus of such a school esp. a student or alumnus of Texas A&M University
Derived terms edit
Scots edit
Proper noun edit
Aggie
- a diminutive of the female given name Agnes, equivalent to English Aggie