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Definition of Autonyms
1. autonym [n] - See also: autonym
Lexicographical Neighbors of Autonyms
Literary usage of Autonyms
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Hmong, 1987-1995: A Selected & Annotated Bibliography edited by J. Christina Smith (1996)
"Linguistics of the Tibeto- Burman Area 10 (spring 1987): 196-198. autonyms,
names (often ethnocentric) that ethnic groups use for themselves, are contrasted ..."
2. Publishers Weekly by Publishers' Board of Trade (U.S.), Book Trade Association of Philadelphia, American Book Trade Union, Am. Book Trade Association, R.R. Bowker Company (1913)
"Flemming, L: A. Synonyms, autonyms, and associated words. 16°. $1.50 n. Putnam.
Fletcher, J: S. The fine air of the morning 12°. $1.25 n. Estes. ..."
3. Macmillan's Magazine by David Masson, George Grove, John Morley, Mowbray Morris (1886)
"... such skill in misconstruction as a ‘Dictionary of Synonyms and autonyms' can
easily supply, our friend the ‘Rambler' found an answer long ago: “I am not ..."
4. Guide to the Study and Use of Reference Books by Alice Bertha ( Kroeger, Isadore Gilbert Mudge, American Library Association (1908)
"014.2 Include pseudonyms of all kinds, asterisms, a biographic index of autonyms,
and a general index. ..."
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