English dictionary
Johnny
/'/dZ//A/n/i/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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`Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; `greyback' derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A familiar diminutive of <u>John</u>.
Source: webster1913