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amie

American  
[a-mee, a-mee, ah-mee] / aˈmi, æˈmi, ɑˈmi /

noun

French.

plural

amies
  1. a female friend.

  2. a girlfriend or female lover.


amie British  
/ ami /

noun

  1. a female friend

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"A woman can refuse jewels she hasn't seen," says the count's petite amie, as she hesitates to accept his gift.

From Time Magazine Archive

Simone remains his good amie, but unless he leaves a will to the contrary, Arlette will be his legal heir.

From Time Magazine Archive

When she announces that she is pregnant, he happily makes preparations to leave home, move in with his petite amie.

From Time Magazine Archive

“Et ton amie, ca va!” she asked casually—How’s your friend?

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

You have asked me, mon amie, to tell you, from personal experience, all about aeroplanes on active service.

From Cavalry of the Clouds by Bott, Alan