diminutive of fem. proper name Ann or Anne (see Anna). Annie Oakley (1860-1926) was the famous rifle markswoman.
Anne
anneal
annelid
annex
annexation
Annie
annihilate
annihilation
anniversary
Anno Domini
Anno Hegirae
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