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Definition of Little Willie in English: Little Willienoun ˌlɪtl ˈwɪli 1Informal (A name for) an ordinary or insignificant, or a foolish or incompetent, man. 2A name given to any of various items of military equipment, specifically a long-range German shell or gun and an early experimental tank. 3A name given to a German communications trench near the village of Loos on the Western Front.
Origin Early 20th century. From little + Willie, pet form of the male forename William. Definition of Little Willie in US English: Little Willienounˌlɪtl ˈwɪli 1Informal (A name for) an ordinary or insignificant, or a foolish or incompetent, man. 2A name given to any of various items of military equipment, specifically a long-range German shell or gun and an early experimental tank. 3A name given to a German communications trench near the village of Loos on the Western Front.
Origin Early 20th century. From little + Willie, pet form of the male forename William. |