matronymic

noun

mat·ro·nym·ic ˌma-trə-ˈni-mik

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: a name derived from that of the mother or a maternal ancestor

Word History

Etymology

matr- + -onymic (as in patronymic)

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of matronymic was in 1794

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“Matronymic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matronymic. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.

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