Would “Rick” or “Dick” for “Richard” or “Bill” for “William” or “Ted” for “Edward” be classed as abbreviations? If not, what would you call them?
I think not, but I couldn’t come up with an alternative term… Anyone have the GA?
Grim
Diminutives
Wouldn’t that apply better to “Ricky” or “Billy”??
Grim
How about nickname?
Diminutive is correct (bolding mine):
Cool - thanks…
Grim