Meaning Of The Word Metronymic

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What's The Definition Of Metronymic?

metronymic in American English
matronymic
adjective: derived from the name of a mother or other female ancestor
noun: a metronymic name

metronymic in British English
adjective: (of a name) derived from the name of its bearer's mother or another female ancestor
noun: a metronymic name

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