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Endearing; diminutive; as, the hypocoristic form of a name.

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  1. a. Endearing; diminutive; as, the hypocoristic form of a name.
  2. Endearing; diminutive; as, the hypocoristic form of a name. The hypocoristic or pet form of William. Dr. Murray.
  3. Endearing; diminutive; as, the hypocoristic form of a name.The hypocoristic or pet form of William. Dr. Murray.
  4. a. Endearing; diminutive; as, the hypocoristic form of a name.