byname

English

noun
Definitions
  • (archaic) A secondary name for a person or thing; a person's surname.
  • (archaic) A nickname.
  • (UK) A pseudonym; nom-de-plume.
  • (paganism) A ritual title for a god or goddess used in Heathenry.

Etymology

Affix from English name.

Origin

English

name

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