Peggy
proper nouncommon in dialogue
- //ˈpɛɡi//
A diminutive of the female given name Margaret, also used as a formal given name.
proper noun
- 1
A diminutive of the female given name Margaret, also used as a formal given name.
When Caroline gave birth to another daughter, they named her Margaret Ann, after me and then Oscar's mother. They didn't realize that Peggy was my given name. Now they call her Ann, because I do.
- 2
Placeholder name for the party that supplies a proof.
Etymology
Alteration of Maggie, from Margaret.
Forms
- plural
- Peggys, Peggies
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Peggy · A diminutive of the female given name Margaret, also used as a formal given name.
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