"Vandy" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Vanderbilt + -y Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Vanderbilt|y}} Vanderbilt + -y Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Vandy
  1. (informal) Vanderbilt University Tags: informal Categories (topical): Universities Categories (place): Places in Nashville
    Sense id: en-Vandy-en-name-RltWx8Ux Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -y

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