patronym

[ pa-truh-nim ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

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

Susan Elizabeth Ford, daughter of Gerald, held onto the patronym.

He ate in the Lotus and of its patronym, and was lulled into blissful peace with the other fortunate mariners.

The doctor peered at me over his glasses, hesitated, and then revealed his patronym.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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