patronym

[ pa-truh-nim ]

/ ˈpæ trə nɪm /

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First recorded in 1825–35, patronym is from the Greek word patrṓnymos (adj.) patronymic. See patri-, -onym

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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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1834, from Greek patronymos, from patr-, comb. form of pater "father" (see father (n.)) + -onym "name" (see name (n.)).