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beast·ie

 (bē′stē)
n. Informal
An animal, especially one regarded with jocular affection.
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beastie

(ˈbiːstɪ)
n
1. Scot a small animal
2. informal an insect
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beast•ie

(ˈbi sti)

n.
a small animal.
[1775–85]
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