pally.
Like a pal; friendly.
Meaning & usage
Like a pal; friendly.
Where this word comes from
From pal + -y (adjectival suffix). Piecewise doublet of friary.
An affectionate term of address.
A slightly derogatory and insulting term of address.
What do you think you are doing, pally?
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English pal Proto-Germanic *-j-, *-ij- Proto-West Germanic *-i, *-ī Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English pally From pal + -y (diminutive suffix).
A paladin.
Where this word comes from
Clipping of paladin + -y (diminutive suffix).
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