Proper noun

1. A pet form of Euphemia, used as a formal given name in the 19th century.
   • 1857 J. T. Bickford, Scandal, Shepard, Clark, and Brown 1857, page 82:

     "Yes, little wild flower - I shall call you that, unless your name sounds like you. What is it, dear?"

     "Effie Malie."

     "That is charming; now, Effie Malie, sit down upon this mossy bank with me, - - -