Etymology

kiddy

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Today it means: A small kid (young goat). Full definition →

Scottish Gaelic Mac Adaidh
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kiddy · noun, verb, adjective1

From kid + -y.

Kiddy · proper noun2

  1. Scottish Gaelic · borrowed fromMac Adaidh
  2. English todayKiddy

Clipping of McAdie and related names, anglicisations of Scottish Gaelic Mac Adaidh (patronymic surname), diminutive of Adam.

Words from the same roots

Scottish GaelicMac Adaidh all →

kiddieKeddyKeddieMcAdie

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