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Swedish
Etymology
Affix of Kris(toffer) + ll (gemination) + -e (hypocoristic suffix).
For some reason the gemination of s has been replaced with l, mimicking the form of diminutives such as Kalle, Lelle, Pelle and Ville. The expected form, Krisse, can be used but is less common.
Compare with Swedish male given name hypocoristic forming.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Krille c (genitive Krilles)
- a diminutive of the male given names Christoffer or Kristoffer
- Synonyms: Koffe, Krisse, Stoffe