Eppie

/ˈɛpi/ noun

Definition

A Scottish word for a grandchild or small child, sometimes used affectionately.

Etymology

Scottish dialect, possibly related to 'epo' or diminutive forms in Scots. The origin is debated among dialectologists but likely comes from informal family speech patterns.

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Scottish has hundreds of untranslatable words for family relationships and children—'eppie' shows how regional languages create specific words for the everyday moments that matter most.

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