patronym

[ pa-truh-nim ]

noun

patronymic (defs. 3, 4).

Origin of patronym

¹

First recorded in1825–35, patronym is from the Greek word patrṓnymos (adj.) patronymic. See patri-, -onym

Words Nearby patronym

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How to use patronym in a sentence

Susan Elizabeth Ford, daughter of Gerald, held onto the patronym.
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He ate in the Lotus and of its patronym, and was lulled into blissful peace with the other fortunate mariners.
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The doctor peered at me over his glasses, hesitated, and then revealed his patronym.
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