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matronymic

/ˌmætɹəˈnɪmɪk/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A surname or byname acquired from the given name of one's mother.
  2. By extension, a surname or byname acquired from the given name from a female ancestor.
  3. Of, relating to, or derived from the given name of one's mother.
  4. By extension; of, relating to, or derived from the given name of a female ancestor.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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