Aggie

aggie English Pronunciation en /ˈæ.ɡi/ en LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Aggie.wav Southern England en æɡi 2 Etymology 1 Diminutive of en Agnes or en Agatha, en ie. Proper noun en female Agnes,Agatha. en 1876 Annie Howells Fréchette Reuben Dale Galaxy, W.C. and F.P.Church 1876 394 "Why do you call Mrs. Stone Aggie? Agnes is such a beautiful name, it is a shame to nick it in that way." Then, quickly regretting his impatience, he added, "You would not have been jealous, would you, Jenny?" Etymology 2 A diminutive shortening of en agricultural, from the names of any of several land-grant colleges in the US. Noun en US An agricultural school, such as one of the state land-grant colleges esp. one with the phrase "Agricultural & Mechanical" in its name en US A student or alumnus of such a school esp. a student or alumnus of Texas A&M University Derived terms en Aggieland Scots Proper noun sco female Agnes Aggie See also sco Annie, sco Nan, sco Nansie, sco Nannie, sco Nanse