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Peg

A short form of Peggy, which itself is a diminutive of Margaret.

Meaning and origin

Peg stands as the shortest form of Peggy, extending backwards to Margaret through a series of diminutive transformations.

How to pronounce Peg

English (US)PEG /pɛɡ/

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