lexie
see also: Lexie
Noun

lexie (plural lexies)

  1. (literary theory) A minimal unit of reading, such as a sentence or sentence fragment

Lexie
Pronunciation
  • (British, America) IPA: /ˈlɛksi/
Proper noun
  1. A female nickname, diminutive of the given names Alexis, Alexia, or Alexandra.
    • 2010 Maggie O'Farrell, The Hand That First Held Mine, Headline, ISBN 9780755308453, page 34:
      And then a curious postscript: I share your dislike of the shortening of names but I must say that I'm not sure 'Alexandra' is entirely suitable for you. It seems to me that you require a name with rather more brio. I see you as a 'Lexie'. What do you think?



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