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Definition of Agnomen
1. Noun. An additional name or an epithet appended to a name (as in 'Ferdinand the Great').
Generic synonyms: Name
Definition of Agnomen
1. n. An additional or fourth name given by the Romans, on account of some remarkable exploit or event; as, Publius Caius Scipio Africanus.
Definition of Agnomen
1. an additional name given to an ancient Roman [n -MINA or -MENS]
Medical Definition of Agnomen
1. 1. An additional or fourth name given by the Romans, or account of some remarkable exploit or event; as, Publius Caius Scipio Africanus. 2. An additional name, or an epithet appended to a name; as, Aristides the Just. Origin: L.; ad + nomen name. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)