How Did ‘Bunny’ Become a Word for ‘Rabbit’?
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How Did ‘Bunny’ Become a Word for ‘Rabbit’?

When it comes to abbreviations for animal names‚ doggy for dog makes sense‚ as does kitty for cat‚ when you think about it: Kitty comes from the word kitten. But where does bunny for rabbit come from?