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forename

[ fawr-neym, fohr- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

forename

/ ˈfɔːˌneɪm /

First recorded in 1525–35; fore- + name

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Most of the existing sects designate themselves as "churches" with a distinctive forename to each.

The name-token should follow close on the forename for the sake of clearness.

Being given in the course of especially important religious ceremonies, this forename has a sacred character.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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