moggy

noun mog·gy \ˈmä-gē\

plural mog·gies

Definition of MOGGY

British

: cat

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mog·gy also mog·gie \ˈmä-gē\

probably from Moggy, from Mog, nickname from the name Margaret

First Known Use: circa 1911

Synonyms: feline, house cat, kitty, cat (also moggie) [British], puss, pussy, pussycat

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