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Nannie
name, noun
Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 A diminutive of the female given names Ann or Annie.
Noun
- 1 Alternative form of nanny (female goat) alt-of, alternative
"[…] one of her lambs herding the kid away from the nannie, while the ewe's other two lambs were nursing the nannie."
- 2 Alternative form of nanny (grandmother or child's nurse) alt-of, alternative
"The last sign I am going to mention to-day is a very strong attachment for one particular person. I mean a “Mummie’s boy” or “Nannie’s baby” or “Daddie’s girl.” It is natural for a baby or a toddler to be fondest of those who have fed, bathed and dressed him, played with him (not too much, I hope) and cared for him but there comes a time—the earlier the better—when he wants to try to do things for himself, to feel his feet, and to begin to learn independence."
Etymology
From nan (“grannie; nursemaid”) + -ie.
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