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Definition of Hypocorisms
1. hypocorism [n] - See also: hypocorism
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hypocorisms
Literary usage of Hypocorisms
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Chapters on Language by Frederic William Farrar (1873)
"Plutarch. • See Stallbaum, Plato, Rep. p. 474 E. For the flattering hypocorisms
of lovers and parents see Plut. de Leg. Poet, p. ..."
2. Notes and Queries by Martim de Albuquerque (1850)
"Mary" is informed that " Polly" is one of those " hypocorisms," or pet-names, in
which our lan- punge abounds. Most are mere abbreviations, as Will, Nat, ..."
3. Classical Philology by University of Chicago press, JSTOR (Organization) (1917)
"Furthermore, hypocorisms of the kind mentioned as well as expressions of endearment
become deteriorative when used ironically, ..."
4. Milledulcia: A Thousand Pleasant Things Selected from "Notes and Queries" by Robert Conger Pell (1857)
"Polly" is one of those " hypocorisms," or pet-names, in which our language abounds.
Most are mere abbreviations, as Will, Nat, Pat, Bell, &c., taken usually ..."
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