Definition of patronymics

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  • patronymics is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 20
  • patronymics is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 20
  • patronymics is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 23

Definition of patronymics

  • a family name derived from name of your father or a paternal ancestor (especially with an affix (such as -son in English or O'- in Irish) added to the name of your father or a paternal ancestor) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. patronym
  • of or derived from a personal or family name ()

See definition of patronymics in Merriam Webster