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Derived from the name of one's mother, or other female ancestor; as, a metronymic name or appellation. -- A metronymic appellation.

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  1. a. Derived from the name of one's mother, or other female ancestor; as, a metronymic name or appellation. -- A metronymic appellation.
  2. n. a name derived from the name of your mother or a maternal ancestor
  3. Derived from the name of one's mother, or other female ancestor; as, a metronymic name or appellation. -- A metronymic appellation.
  4. Derived from the name of one's mother, or other femaleancestor; as, a metronymic name or appellation.-- A metronymic appellation.
  5. n a name derived from the name of your mother or a maternal ancestor