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[-] itslilith 1 points 2 months ago

I've only ever really heard it for a handful of very specific nouns, like Maus -> Mausi as an affectionate nickname

[-] LeFrog@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 2 months ago

I just updated my answer with more examples but I think you are right with the nickname thing

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