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Definition of Patronym
1. Noun. A family name derived from name of your father or a paternal ancestor (especially with an affix (such as -son in English or O'- in Irish) added to the name of your father or a paternal ancestor).
Exact synonyms: Patronymic
Generic synonyms: Name
Geographical relationships: Emerald Isle, Hibernia, Ireland
Derivative terms: Patronymic, Patronymic
Generic synonyms: Name
Geographical relationships: Emerald Isle, Hibernia, Ireland
Derivative terms: Patronymic, Patronymic
Definition of Patronym
1. Noun. The name of someone's father. ¹
2. Noun. A patronymic surname. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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