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Raresurnames
The correct spelling is surnames.
How to pronounce surnames
noun
Say it like: Sur-nam-es
The correct spelling is surnames. An additional name, particularly those derived from a birthplace, quality, or achievement; an epithet.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.An additional name, particularly those derived from a birthplace, quality, or achievement; an epithet.
- 2.An additional name given to a person, place, or thing; a byname or nickname.
- 3.The name a person shares with other members of that person's family, distinguished from that person's given name or names; a family name.
- 4.(Classical studies) The cognomen of Roman names.
- 5.A clan.
verb
- 1.To give a surname to.
- 2.To call by a surname.
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