Bethy

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English

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Etymology

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From Beth +‎ -y.

Proper noun

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Bethy

  1. A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth.
    • 1868–1869, Louisa M[ay] Alcott, Little Women: [], (please specify |part=1 or 2), Boston, Mass.: Roberts Brothers, →OCLC:
      “I'll settle Bethy's troubles, and then I'll tell you mine. They are not very wearing, so they'll keep,” and Jo stitched away, with a wise nod which set her mother's heart at rest about her for the present at least.