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-ie definition

-ie (ē)

  1. small or little (person or thing specified): often used to express affection doggie, lassie
    1. one that is as specified softie
    2. one connected with groupie, townie, roadie

Etymology: earlier form of -y: revitalized in contr. movie

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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