Vinny

//ˈvɪni// adj, name

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    vinewed, mouldy UK, obsolete

    "vinny cheese"

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A diminutive of the male given name Vincent.
  2. 2
    A diminutive of the female given name Lavinia.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English *vinny, *finny, from Old English fyniġ (“mouldy”); related to vinew.

Etymology 2

From Vincent + -y.

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