Meaning
A dog, especially a small one.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
Etymology tree Old English [Term?]? Proto-Germanic *-gô Proto-West Germanic *-gō Old English -ga Old English dogga Middle English dogge English dog Proto-Germanic *-j-, *-ij- Proto-West Germanic *-i, *-ī Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English doggy From dog + -y (diminutive suffix).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles: