Patsy

proper nounattested in dialogue

A diminutive of the female given name Patricia.

proper noun

1
A diminutive of the female given name Patricia.
2
A diminutive of the male given name Patrick.
3
A diminutive of the female given name Martha.

Etymology

From the clipping of Patricia or Patrick + -sy (hypocoristic suffix).

patron · One who protects or supports; a defender or advocate.patronize · To act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support.patsy · A person who is taken advantage of, especially by being…

Patsy · A diminutive of the female given name Patricia.

pattern · Model, example. Something from which a copy is made; a model…Patterson · A Scottish and Northern English surname originating as a…patti · A traditional residential subdivision or unit found in…

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