aggie

1 of 2

noun (1)

ag·​gie ˈa-gē How to pronounce aggie (audio)
often capitalized
: an agricultural school or college
also : a student at such an institution

aggie

2 of 2

noun (2)

: a playing marble
specifically : agate sense 2b

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

ag- (as in agricultural college, agricultural school) + -ie

Noun (2)

ag(ate) + -ie

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1902, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aggie was in 1896

Dictionary Entries Near aggie

Cite this Entry

“Aggie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aggie. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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