charlie

n. 1. A familiar nickname or substitute for Charles. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

2. A night watchman; -- an old name. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

3. A short, pointed beard, like that worn by Charles I. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

4. As a proper name, a fox; -- so called in fables and familiar literature. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]