Phrase guide
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noun
Synonym of surname: a name designating a person as a member of a family.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: surname
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A family’s honor or reputation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A given name common within a family or given because of another family member.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncommon
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noun
the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: surname, cognomen, last name
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: name
Narrower terms: maiden name
History
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