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[pa-truh-nim-ik]
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adjective
1. (of family names) derived from the name of a father or ancestor, especially by the addition of a suffix or prefix indicating descent.
2. (of a suffix or prefix) indicating descent.
noun
3. a patronymic name, as Williamson (son of William) or Macdonald (son of Donald).
4. a family name; surname.
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