patronym
[ pa-truh-nim ]
/ ˈpæ trə nɪm /
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noun
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Words nearby patronym
patroness, patronize, patronizing, patronne, patron saint, patronym, patronymic, patroon, patsy, pattée, patten
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Example sentences from the Web for patronym
Susan Elizabeth Ford, daughter of Gerald, held onto the patronym.
He ate in the Lotus and of its patronym, and was lulled into blissful peace with the other fortunate mariners.
The Voice of the City|O. HenryThe doctor peered at me over his glasses, hesitated, and then revealed his patronym.
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