jan 1, 1536 - mopsy
Description:
As a term of endearment for a child ‘mopsy’ is on record from 1582 (OED), almost fifty years later than it occurs as a name for an animal. 1536 <i> to my suster ... one cowe named Mopcye </i>, Felixkirk (YAJ22/205). A link with moppet seems likely here.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1536
Now
~ 489 years ago