Ernie

//ˈɝni// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The machine that draws random premium bond numbers in the United Kingdom.
  2. 2
    A diminutive of the male given name Ernest.

    "“People have biases towards species that are glamorous,” said Dr. Ernie Small, author of the study and taxonomist for Agriculture Canada."

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"“People have biases towards species that are glamorous,” said Dr. Ernie Small, author of the study and taxonomist for Agriculture Canada."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Initialism of electronic random number indicator equipment.

Etymology 2

From Ernest + -ie.

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