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Em⋅my

  [em-ee]
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–noun, plural -mys.
1. (sometimes lowercase) any of several statuettes awarded annually by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for excellence in television programming, production, or performance.
2. Also, Emmie. a female given name, form of Emma.
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Em·my   (ěm'ē)   
A trademark for an award presented by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for excellence in the creation and production of television programming.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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Word Origin & History

Emmy 
"statuette awarded by the American Academy of Television Arts and Sciences," 1949, said to be an alteration of Immy, from image.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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