"Cy" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /saɪ/ Audio: en-us-sigh.ogg
Rhymes: -aɪ Etymology: Shortening. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Cy
  1. A diminutive of the male given name Cyril. Categories (topical): English diminutives of male given names, English given names, English male given names
    Sense id: en-Cy-en-name-GklJomD8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 49 51 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 49 51 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 49 51
  2. A diminutive of the male given name Cyrus. Categories (topical): English diminutives of male given names, English given names, English male given names
    Sense id: en-Cy-en-name-4m4pphit Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 49 51 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 49 51 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 49 51
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      "homophone": "sie"
    },
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      "homophone": "sai"
    },
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      "homophone": "psi"
    },
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      "homophone": "xi"
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