Meaning Of The Word Patronymic

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What's The Definition Of Patronymic?

patronymic in American English
derived from the name of a father or ancestor
adjective: derived from the name of a father or ancestor, esp. by the addition of a suffix or prefix indicating descent
noun: a patronymic name, as Williamson (son of William) or Macdonald (son of Donald)

patronymic in British English
adjective: (of a name) derived from the name of its bearer's father or ancestor. In Western cultures, many surnames are patronymic in origin, as for example Irish names beginning with O' and English names ending with -son; in other cultures, such as Russian, a speci
noun: a patronymic name

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