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a combining form of Greek origin meaning “distribution,” “arrangement,” “management,”: astronomy; economy; taxonomy.

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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Origin of -nomy

<Greek -nomia law. See nomo-, -y3

Words nearby -nomy

nomological, nomology, nomothetic, nomotopic, Nomura, -nomy, non-, nona, nonabrasive, nonabsorbable suture, nonacademic
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Example sentences from the Web for -nomy

  • Leaving his eels now, calling out to old Nomy that she might take away the supper, Duffham came off with us at once.

    Johnny Ludlow, Third Series|Mrs. Henry Wood

British Dictionary definitions for -nomy

-nomy

n combining form

indicating a science or the laws governing a certain field of knowledgeagronomy; economy

Derived forms of -nomy

-nomic, adj combining form

Word Origin for -nomy

from Greek -nomia law; related to nemein to distribute, control
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