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Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Hypocoristic

· Hyp·o·co·ris·tic · IPA /ˌhaɪ.pə.kəˈɹɪs.tɪk/
01 a. Endearing; diminutive; as, the hypocoristic form of a name.
  1. 1.
    Endearing; diminutive; as, the hypocoristic form of a name.
    “The hypocoristic or pet form of William.” — Dr. Murray.