Dinghee

/dɪŋˈɡi/ noun

Definition

Variant spelling of dinghy; a small light boat used for rowing or short trips.

Etymology

Alternative spelling of dinghy, from Hindi 'ḍiṅgī' borrowed into English during the British colonial period in India.

Kelly Says

Dinghee represents yet another attempt to spell this borrowed word—English speakers heard an unfamiliar sound and wrote it phonetically, creating a spelling chaos that lasted over a century.

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